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FV08 ETF

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ETF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 76,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,684 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,638 miles

undertrays fitted restricting view of components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,768 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,768 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 52,277 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,344 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 45,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,264 miles

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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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.

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