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MT08 LZX

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 LZX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 97,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,686 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 93,686 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 84,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 84,721 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 76,257 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,256 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,262 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 71,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 57,736 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 57,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 55,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 55,919 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2017 54,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 52,031 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 43,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,905 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 38,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 33,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,741 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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MT08 LZX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT08 LZX, 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 MT08 LZX registered?

MT08 LZX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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