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AV08 DJK

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,060 mi
Last recorded94,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DJK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,060 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 92,602 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 92,602 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 25 Jun 2018 70,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,356 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,201 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall, leaking air (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,727 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 25,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,963 miles

front tyre treads nearing wear bars

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,745 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 20,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
position lamp(s) not working 21
Stop lamp not working 19
coil spring broken 17
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AV08 DJK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,759 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 Pulse 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 DJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV08 DJK registered?

AV08 DJK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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