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KW08 NLP

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,060 mi
Last recorded45,060 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 NLP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 43,422 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 42,006 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 42,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has seperation of materials outer wall upper edge / 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking / 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,456 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 25,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,832 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 29 May 2013 11,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 11,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 7,548 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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KW08 NLP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KW08 NLP, 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 KW08 NLP registered?

KW08 NLP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is KW08 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 NLP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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