MOT Status
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104,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filler cap seal perished
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?
Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
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FY08 ZSW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FY08 ZSW, 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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What year was FY08 ZSW registered?
FY08 ZSW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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