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EF08 YOR

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YOR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,792 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,567 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,567 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 54,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,129 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 51,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,995 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,995 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,516 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 43,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 40,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 36,529 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 36,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,151 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

n/s side repeater lens missing

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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EF08 YOR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF08 YOR, 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.

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EF08 YOR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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