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LD08 PUX

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 PUX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 99,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,577 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,577 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,582 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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Pass 19 May 2017 68,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 68,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,316 miles

rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,501 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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LD08 PUX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD08 PUX, 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 LD08 PUX registered?

LD08 PUX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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