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GL57 UXP

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UXP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,595 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,595 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 87,771 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,761 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 76,051 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 76,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,512 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVE`S PERISHED. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,495 miles

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR VALVE STEM`S SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,070 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge . under trays fitted.

o/s/f tyre inner wall damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

o/s/front tyre inner wall damaged but no cords exposed

sill covers

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2012 38,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,591 miles

front wipers split

slight play in o/s steering arm

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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GL57 UXP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL57 UXP, 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 GL57 UXP registered?

GL57 UXP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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