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LC58 GVG

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 GVG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 69,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 59,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 58,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,618 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 58,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,622 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,583 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 22,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,689 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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LC58 GVG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC58 GVG, 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 LC58 GVG registered?

LC58 GVG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 7 December 2008.

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