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BJ58 MYF

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,851 mi
Last recorded80,851 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MYF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,851 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 79,635 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside headlamp lenses defective causing no beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,576 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Sep 2022 78,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight bind to o/s/r brake

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,240 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,731 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,999 miles

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

middle stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Feb 2012 45,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

middle stop lamp not working

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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BJ58 MYF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ58 MYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BJ58 MYF registered?

BJ58 MYF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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