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BP57 DJX

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,168 mi
Last recorded69,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DJX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,168 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body and under-body suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 23 Jun 2025 69,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body and under-body suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,134 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 68,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,716 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 68,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,375 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 61,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,392 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,686 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 22,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 9,250 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 8,537 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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BP57 DJX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BP57 DJX, 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 BP57 DJX registered?

BP57 DJX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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