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MT08 WBA

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,968 mi
Last recorded55,968 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 55,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 47,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,467 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 45,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,425 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr, nsr. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 41,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 37,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,681 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 19 Apr 2013 19,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,897 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 WBA is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBA, 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 WBA registered?

MT08 WBA is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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