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FT08 LLP

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,742 mi
Last recorded57,742 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LLP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,403 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 50,403 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,465 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,980 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FT08 LLP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 LLP, 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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FT08 LLP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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