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R33 XRC

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,511 mi
Last recorded30,511 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 XRC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,511 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 15 Jul 2025 30,510 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 27,924 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,529 miles

Both front lower arm bushes corroded and splitting.

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 1 May 2019 26,201 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 24,833 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 24,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,445 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 19,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 17,634 miles

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Both rear tyres getting low

Both side repeaters slightly of colour

Fail 17 Jun 2013 14,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,910 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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R33 XRC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,475 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R33 XRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R33 XRC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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