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SL08 ENM

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ENM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal and engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 68,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,593 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,125 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,551 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,451 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 39,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,838 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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SL08 ENM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black 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 Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 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 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 ENM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL08 ENM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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