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BN08 XXV

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,873 mi
Last recorded113,873 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XXV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Car heavily undersealed. Pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 101,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,548 miles

note.brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Apr 2018 95,542 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,728 miles

Note: Engine management light is on.

Note: Under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,728 miles

Note: Engine management light is on.

Note: Under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note: Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,981 miles

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)

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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BN08 XXV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN08 XXV, 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 BN08 XXV registered?

BN08 XXV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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