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RE04 XRE

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

45,980 mi
Last recorded45,980 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 XRE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 44,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished and worn against strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished and worn against strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Radiator hose fouling/rubbing/worn on steering rack gaiter

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall badly cracked and perished in one area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has seepage from offside driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 68,068 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished and worn against strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished and worn against strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Radiator hose fouling/rubbing/worn on steering rack gaiter

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall badly cracked and perished in one area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has seepage from offside driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 42,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,064 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,268 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 63,715 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,155 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 37,144 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,077 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 34,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 11 Feb 2019 61,977 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,296 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 31,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,932 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 27,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,741 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60/r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,644 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,917 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,917 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,502 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low, but not properly seen.

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,142 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 44,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 41,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,129 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 25,062 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE04 XRE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE04 XRE, 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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RE04 XRE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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