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LS07 OTX

2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 OTX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,682 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 67,681 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,810 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 60,810 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,875 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,560 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,691 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil level low topped up for emissons test

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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LS07 OTX is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS07 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS07 OTX is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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