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PK58 JEO

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 JEO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 110,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 109,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 109,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 103,922 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 91,851 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 87,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,214 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 51,135 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 10 Jan 2012 45,591 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,591 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PK58 JEO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK58 JEO, 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 PK58 JEO registered?

PK58 JEO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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