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YP08 AMO

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,359 mi
Last recorded108,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 AMO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 108,359 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,256 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 103,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT HITTING SCREEN VERY WEAK. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective PART OF SEAL MISSING. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,005 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 May 2019 97,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,639 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 92,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,134 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 71,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 49,058 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorate and will require changing soon

Fail 16 May 2012 49,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorate and will require changing soon

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,742 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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YP08 AMO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP08 AMO, 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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YP08 AMO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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