2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto 1.0L Petrol · S8 RCY
2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2008. Recorded mileage 59,479 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO PASSION 71 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 999cc
S8 RCY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 59,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S8 RCY Mileage History
- 14/07/201122,193 mi
- 19/07/201122,302 mi+109 mi
- 18/06/20120 mi-22,302 mi
- 08/08/201332,221 mi+32,221 mi
- 24/08/201537,981 mi+5,760 mi
- 04/08/201644,007 mi+6,026 mi
- 05/08/201644,007 mi
- 16/08/201747,162 mi+3,155 mi
- 18/08/201747,162 mi
- 06/08/201848,257 mi+1,095 mi
- 16/08/201951,583 mi+3,326 mi
- 20/05/202154,340 mi+2,757 mi
- 21/05/202154,340 mi
- 21/05/202154,340 mi
- 27/05/202256,075 mi+1,735 mi
- 27/05/202256,075 mi
- 15/06/202357,801 mi+1,726 mi
- 16/06/202357,801 mi
- 21/08/202459,309 mi+1,508 mi
- 23/08/202459,311 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/202559,479 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 2,629 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S8 RCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto (S8 RCY) between July 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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