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N500 SEW

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 SEW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 71,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 63,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,605 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,324 miles

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,541 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 30,538 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,547 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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N500 SEW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N500 SEW, 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 N500 SEW registered?

N500 SEW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for N500 SEW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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