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KV58 XBY

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,043 mi
Last recorded50,043 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 XBY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 50,042 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,715 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 49,708 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Beam pattern just visible

Fail 1 May 2024 48,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Beam pattern just visible

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,278 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,965 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,673 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 40,673 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 39,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 30,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,911 miles

both front tyres cracks too side walls

Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,030 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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KV58 XBY is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,498 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV58 XBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV58 XBY registered?

KV58 XBY is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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