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S6 RSE

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 RSE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 78,657 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,709 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,199 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,184 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,926 miles

Small nail in O/S/Rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,925 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Small nail in O/S/Rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,828 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,718 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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S6 RSE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S6 RSE, 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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S6 RSE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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