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EJ08 GUA

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,212 mi
Last recorded77,212 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 GUA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,212 miles

rear suspension bushes perished, no play in components.

vehicle underneath components corroded, not weakened at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,046 miles

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

vehicle underneath components corroded, not weakened at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,829 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,500 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,555 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 45,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arms both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coverd in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,979 miles

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 30 Aug 2013 27,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,294 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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EJ08 GUA is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ08 GUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EJ08 GUA registered?

EJ08 GUA is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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