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OV08 TTY

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 TTY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 72,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,234 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,613 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 66,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking split open (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,069 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 43,746 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,212 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 28,198 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both rear lower (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 15,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,633 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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OV08 TTY is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 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 Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 TTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV08 TTY registered?

OV08 TTY is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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