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WP08 VKD

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 VKD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 99,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,016 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,883 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 59,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.61mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper rubbers split

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s headlamp image is slightly incorrect

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,453 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2012 40,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,115 miles

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

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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WP08 VKD is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP08 VKD, 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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WP08 VKD is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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