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DM05 DHM

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 DHM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,464 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 71,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,428 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,564 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s outer sill trim loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 36,102 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)

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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DM05 DHM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DM05 DHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DM05 DHM?

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What year was DM05 DHM registered?

DM05 DHM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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