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BP08 GZG

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 GZG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 70,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 70,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 68,159 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar d bush slight wear

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,870 miles

Nearside Front slight wear in the antirollbar bush

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 66,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight wear in the antirollbar bush

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,004 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 64,002 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lamp inop

Fail 25 Jul 2022 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,672 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 56,652 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 2.5 mm low reserve (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,186 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low resrve (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 2.5 mm low reserve (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

fuel filler cap seal poor

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,140 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,004 miles

Front windows TINTED

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,004 miles

Front windows TINTED

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 Jul 2013 28,983 miles

Front windows tinted

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,170 miles

srs light on dashboard

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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BP08 GZG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP08 GZG, 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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BP08 GZG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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