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GF08 WXT

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,138 mi
Last recorded48,138 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WXT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 48,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

Pass 16 Apr 2025 47,336 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 47,335 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 43,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 43,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 40,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,908 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 37,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,357 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 35,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,149 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 33,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,376 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,839 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,506 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,165 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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GF08 WXT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF08 WXT, 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 GF08 WXT registered?

GF08 WXT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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