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RA08 OTS

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,174 mi
Last recorded66,174 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OTS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 59,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,134 miles

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

underbody covers prevent full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2022 55,187 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2022 55,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing side wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,736 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 54,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 53,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 51,836 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,973 miles

exhaust mountings in poor condition - temporary repaired - appears secure

Fail 14 Aug 2018 47,973 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition - temporary repaired - appears secure

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,374 miles

rear exhaust supports damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust supports damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,159 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread is ON the legal limit

Fail 8 Aug 2014 30,941 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread is ON the legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,345 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)

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,123 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 17,366 miles

under trays fitted front and rear

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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RA08 OTS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA08 OTS, 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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RA08 OTS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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