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HV58 YWE

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,326 mi
Last recorded170,326 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto57,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 YWE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 170,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 170,188 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 164,294 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 164,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 163,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 157,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 149,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 149,686 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,743 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,252 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 103,876 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,747 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,964 miles

Engine mil light on

Fail 22 Oct 2015 66,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine mil light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,711 miles

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 29 Oct 2013 34,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2012 25,477 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 25,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,621 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto?

Based on 3,569 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
3,405
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
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HV58 YWE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 57,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV58 YWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HV58 YWE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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