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KT08 TLN

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 TLN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,224 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 79,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 78,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,853 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 78,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,606 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 78,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,044 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,341 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

HID dip beam lights fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve stem cracked

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

minor surface chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2016 60,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front tyre valve stem cracked

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

HID dip beam lights fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

minor surface chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,080 miles

Centre Front engine mount rubber cracking slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Fuel tank cap slightly deteriorated

HID headlight system fitted

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 53,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Front engine mount rubber cracking slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Fuel tank cap slightly deteriorated

HID headlight system fitted

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,552 miles

Minor surface chips to screen

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OSR tyre has been puncture repaired

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,552 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Minor surface chips to screen

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OSR tyre has been puncture repaired

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,155 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,221 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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KT08 TLN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT08 TLN, 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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KT08 TLN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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