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M55 LGJ

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,275 mi
Last recorded32,275 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 LGJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 32,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,644 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,357 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 20,330 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,111 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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M55 LGJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M55 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 LGJ registered?

M55 LGJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is M55 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 LGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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