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PR05 SEW

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Other 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR05 SEW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 97,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,316 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,912 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2022 91,887 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,055 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,273 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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PR05 SEW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PR05 SEW, 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 PR05 SEW registered?

PR05 SEW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is PR05 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR05 SEW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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