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EA08 LLV

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LLV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine mount worn

Fail 30 Mar 2026 93,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine mount worn

Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,075 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2025 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 85,733 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,711 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 67,711 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,080 miles

o/s front tyre on limit

Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,080 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2019 59,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 59,444 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,984 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,546 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm (edge low)

front pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,521 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,254 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,451 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 23,014 miles

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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EA08 LLV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA08 LLV, 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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EA08 LLV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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