MOT Status
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76,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted restricting view of components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV08 ETF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FV08 ETF, 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 FV08 ETF registered?
FV08 ETF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 18 April 2008.
Is FV08 ETF safe to buy?
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