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KT08 TKN

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 TKN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,834 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & Offside Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,199 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,823 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 55,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Fail 5 Feb 2014 45,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,169 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 31,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KT08 TKN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KT08 TKN, 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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KT08 TKN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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