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CE08 ZJJ

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZJJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 60,467 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 60,467 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 50,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 48,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 46,387 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 46,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,813 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 44,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,503 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,824 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 7 Mar 2013 33,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,476 miles

will shortly need front brake pads

Fail 26 Jan 2011 20,222 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads near limit

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
position lamp(s) not working 21
Stop lamp not working 19
coil spring broken 17
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CE08 ZJJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,759 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 Pulse 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 ZJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 ZJJ registered?

CE08 ZJJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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