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WG08 UAR

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,711 mi
Last recorded69,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UAR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,711 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2025 69,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2024 63,916 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2023 62,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2022 61,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 60,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes hidden by under trays

Pass 31 May 2019 57,736 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres fitted on front and rear

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,023 miles

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

plastic sill trims and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axle

plastic sill trims and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,138 miles

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,411 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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WG08 UAR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG08 UAR, 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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WG08 UAR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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