2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto 1.0L Petrol · ML08 OET
2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 156,870 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO PASSION 71 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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ML08 OET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 156,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML08 OET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto (ML08 OET) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ML08 OET Mileage History
- 04/01/2023120,854 mi
- 08/01/2024136,045 mi+15,191 mi
- 14/03/2025154,481 mi+18,436 mi
- 20/06/2025154,516 mi+35 mi
- 22/05/2026156,870 mi+2,354 mi
Average of roughly 10,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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