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KK57 LXM

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 LXM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,147 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front side repeaters slightly obscured

rear number plate lights slightly obscured

Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,131 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front side repeaters slightly obscured

rear number plate lights slightly obscured

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,469 miles

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeaters and number plate lights output slightly reduced (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front washer jet blocked

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeaters and number plate lights output slightly reduced (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front washer jet blocked

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,453 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 53,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f lower sill cover adrift

Fail 15 Jan 2014 45,419 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f lower sill cover adrift

O/s/f seatbelt twisted

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,878 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

wheel trims

Fail 16 Dec 2011 33,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,524 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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KK57 LXM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KK57 LXM, 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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KK57 LXM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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