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BL08 WXK

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,386 mi
Last recorded87,386 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WXK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,965 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,927 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,803 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,276 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,276 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,248 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 43,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 31,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,914 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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BL08 WXK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 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 Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 WXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL08 WXK registered?

BL08 WXK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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