MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED BUT MEETS MIN REQ
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres getting low (3mm)
rear brakes squeal on application.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
both rear tyres getting low (3mm)
rear brakes squeal on application.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?
Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT08 DCO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FT08 DCO, 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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FT08 DCO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 23 June 2008.
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