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FD08 JLX

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JLX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 53,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL warning light staying on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,773 miles

exhaust blowing !!!

o/s main beam bulb poorly fitted

o/s/r tyre tread as low as 2.2m

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,773 miles

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

exhaust blowing !!!

o/s main beam bulb poorly fitted

o/s/r tyre tread as low as 2.2m

Pass 28 May 2013 25,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,107 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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FD08 JLX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FD08 JLX, 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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What year was FD08 JLX registered?

FD08 JLX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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