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WG57 ZVW

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,036 mi
Last recorded119,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 ZVW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,036 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 119,036 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,958 miles

Front brake pads are worn

Pass 2 May 2023 109,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 109,918 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Not tested (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,159 miles

Front strut top mounts and nuts corroded

Lower engine stabiliser mount worn

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 104,159 miles

Front strut top mounts and nuts corroded

Lower engine stabiliser mount worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 96,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,683 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 90,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,613 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,277 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,277 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,553 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,301 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,182 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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WG57 ZVW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG57 ZVW, 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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WG57 ZVW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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