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GP08 BXB

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,262 mi
Last recorded76,262 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BXB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Other Pipes Front & Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Other Pipes Front & Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,896 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,768 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,153 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,205 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 60,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,608 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,798 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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GP08 BXB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 BXB registered?

GP08 BXB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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