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YE08 KLM

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,155 mi
Last recorded65,155 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KLM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,155 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 65,155 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 64,528 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,983 miles

both rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,666 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,950 miles

run -out on front brakes

washer aim poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,985 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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YE08 KLM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE08 KLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE08 KLM is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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