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SP08 LZJ

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LZJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,045 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,045 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,014 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 83,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,085 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,954 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,388 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,303 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 Jan 2014 46,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 18 Jan 2013 35,979 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,346 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SP08 LZJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP08 LZJ, 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 SP08 LZJ registered?

SP08 LZJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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