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CC04 KAL

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC04 KAL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,698 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 71,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,105 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 69,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange/manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,540 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 65,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 61,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 57,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,955 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 55,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on showing a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 54,009 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 53,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 48,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,365 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2015 41,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 36,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,648 miles

Front brake pads very low (unable to see inner pads)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 28,309 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges!!!

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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CC04 KAL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 43,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CC04 KAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CC04 KAL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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