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PF08 FYB

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,925 mi
Last recorded38,925 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FYB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 38,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 38,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,021 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,275 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 36,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,794 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 27,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 23,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 23,164 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,206 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 21,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall side wall cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 12,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,905 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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PF08 FYB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PF08 FYB, 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.

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What year was PF08 FYB registered?

PF08 FYB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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