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KO08 MWG

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,913 mi
Last recorded125,913 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 MWG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,549 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 97,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,295 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,896 miles

Front both front d bushs main antyrollbar

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front d bushs main antyrollbar

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,436 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2018 61,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,820 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 51,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,682 miles

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

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

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,090 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 32,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 20 Jun 2014 23,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,040 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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KO08 MWG 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 KO08 MWG, 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 KO08 MWG registered?

KO08 MWG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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