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LB08 JXF

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,131 mi
Last recorded169,131 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 JXF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 169,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 129,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,962 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 128,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,932 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,630 miles

Fuel cap seal poor

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,244 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2014 57,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,902 miles

E M Light on

both front tyres wearining inner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 48,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E M Light on

both front tyres wearining inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,898 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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LB08 JXF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 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 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 JXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB08 JXF is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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