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FG08 AHL

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,706 mi
Last recorded59,706 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AHL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 59,706 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 59,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 43,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2019
Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,884 miles

all 4tyers near limet

Fail 16 Mar 2018 99,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4tyers near limet

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 96,669 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty haz not working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,244 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

advise o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and tread to wear bars

Fail 7 Mar 2015 89,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

advise o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and tread to wear bars

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,262 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,783 miles

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

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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FG08 AHL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 AHL, 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 FG08 AHL registered?

FG08 AHL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is FG08 AHL safe to buy?

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