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KY08 EPL

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EPL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 39,296 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,237 miles

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall 155/60/14

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,964 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall minor damage

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,036 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not showing cords

Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not showing cords

Pass 4 May 2011 19,227 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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KY08 EPL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY08 EPL, 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 KY08 EPL registered?

KY08 EPL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KY08 EPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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