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EJ58 SWO

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto57,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 SWO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,688 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,720 miles

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

clutch slipping.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 41,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

clutch slipping.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,918 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 31,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 2 Jul 2013 22,004 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm ( 175.55.15)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge (155.60.15)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,140 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto?

Based on 3,569 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
3,405
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
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EJ58 SWO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 57,703 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ58 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ58 SWO registered?

EJ58 SWO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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