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KK57 NVU

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 NVU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 86,097 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 76,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front cooling radiator insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,609 miles

Front Coolant radiator insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2019 72,609 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coolant radiator insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,626 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,688 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 63,688 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,723 miles

en gine mount worn

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front bumper insecure

tyres worn low on tread

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,626 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 45,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 38,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,163 miles

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

exhaust system deterioating exhaust support bracket starting to break up

front brake discs worn

wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,516 miles

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

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 NVU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NVU, 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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What year was KK57 NVU registered?

KK57 NVU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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