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KJ08 MBF

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,440 mi
Last recorded41,440 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MBF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,021 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,774 miles

Undertray obscuring view

Fail 19 Feb 2021 27,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Undertray obscuring view

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,773 miles

undertray obscuring front and centre of car.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 20,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 20,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 19,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,088 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 16,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,561 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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KJ08 MBF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJ08 MBF, 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 KJ08 MBF registered?

KJ08 MBF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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