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HD08 YGM

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 YGM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 103,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 99,495 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 99,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 92,139 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2023 92,139 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

o/s headlight slightly dull

Pass 13 May 2022 80,120 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 80,118 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 74,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,562 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

Pass 17 May 2018 61,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 51,967 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,434 miles

front brake pads getting low advise inspection

n/s headlight slightly dull in operation

o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 12 May 2015 34,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 21,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,375 miles

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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HD08 YGM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD08 YGM, 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 HD08 YGM registered?

HD08 YGM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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