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WN08 PCZ

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 PCZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 58,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 57,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 56,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 56,457 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,898 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 55,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 54,281 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,498 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,737 miles

nearside headlamp image slightly dull

Fail 9 May 2012 36,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 36,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 27,358 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edges

offside front tyre worn inner edges

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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WN08 PCZ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 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 Pulse 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN08 PCZ, 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 WN08 PCZ registered?

WN08 PCZ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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