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WU08 SZW

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,429 mi
Last recorded37,429 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 SZW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 37,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 37,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,084 miles

EML light on dash outside of age criteria

Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge blade 1.6mm in the center (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

brake paddle reserve travel just within limits

Fail 7 Mar 2023 35,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge blade 1.6mm in the center (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

brake paddle reserve travel just within limits

Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,108 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,108 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 16,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 14,784 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,567 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,428 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 12,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 10,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 10,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,967 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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WU08 SZW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 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 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 WU08 SZW, 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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What year was WU08 SZW registered?

WU08 SZW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WU08 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 SZW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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