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RK57 UMS

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,769 mi
Last recorded36,769 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 UMS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 36,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 36,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,264 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 36,262 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,808 miles

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

Nearside outer sill covered

Offside outer sill covered

under bonnet covered

underside components covered

Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underside components covered

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,471 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 34,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,133 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 30,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,951 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,505 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 16,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,289 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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RK57 UMS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK57 UMS, 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 RK57 UMS registered?

RK57 UMS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RK57 UMS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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