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YT58 UGS

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 UGS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

rear foot brake out of balance

Fail 10 Feb 2026 85,911 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side front lower wish bone front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side front lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

rear foot brake out of balance

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,164 miles

surface corrosion starting to appear around underside of vehicle along sills and brake pipes limited view but from what can be seen it appears okay

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 72,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 67,790 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough steering notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

service light on

Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,799 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,879 miles

Offside damage to side of vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside damage to side of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 42,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,254 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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YT58 UGS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT58 UGS, 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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YT58 UGS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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