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RJ58 CHZ

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,259 mi
Last recorded48,259 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 CHZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,259 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 38,476 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 35,814 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,770 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 24,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,673 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 22,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 21,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 21,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,149 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 19,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,435 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 13,160 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 13,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 10,754 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,386 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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RJ58 CHZ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd 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 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 RJ58 CHZ, 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 RJ58 CHZ registered?

RJ58 CHZ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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