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GV08 UXF

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UXF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,906 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 94,678 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))

fuel cap seal starting to perish but not leaking fluid

Pass 1 May 2023 94,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 94,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,283 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 74,236 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,963 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,046 miles

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage though not down to cord.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,010 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage though not down to cord.

Pass 31 May 2012 61,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusted

Pass 13 May 2011 47,111 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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GV08 UXF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV08 UXF, 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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GV08 UXF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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