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YK08 WYR

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,821 mi
Last recorded96,821 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WYR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,819 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,791 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear springs corroded

small oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,635 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sill fully due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,799 miles

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

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sill fully due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,455 miles

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,231 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,753 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 69,753 miles

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

Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,381 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 61,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,970 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,924 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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YK08 WYR 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 71.4%.

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 YK08 WYR, 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 YK08 WYR registered?

YK08 WYR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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