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GL08 EEJ

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,770 mi
Last recorded151,770 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EEJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 151,770 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,065 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 136,012 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,998 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 113,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,855 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 102,071 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,347 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
position lamp(s) not working 21
Stop lamp not working 19
coil spring broken 17
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GL08 EEJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL08 EEJ, 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 GL08 EEJ registered?

GL08 EEJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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