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LD08 PUU

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo48,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 PUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 79,152 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

o/s seat belt twisted

o/s side skirt insecure

transmission oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2025 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

o/s seat belt twisted

o/s side skirt insecure

transmission oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2024 72,461 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in on/s/f suspension top mount

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 65,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 39,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 33,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on treads

Fail 24 Apr 2015 11,448 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 24 Mar 2014 9,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 3,837 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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LD08 PUU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD08 PUU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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