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HN08 OES

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,924 mi
Last recorded66,924 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OES
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 66,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 66,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 65,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,003 miles

engine misfiring

Fail 7 Nov 2023 64,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine misfiring

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,418 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,394 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,795 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,682 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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HN08 OES is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN08 OES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN08 OES registered?

HN08 OES is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is HN08 OES safe to buy?

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