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AO08 YDT

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,337 mi
Last recorded31,337 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YDT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 31,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 30,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 30,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 29,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 27,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,732 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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AO08 YDT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO08 YDT, 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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What year was AO08 YDT registered?

AO08 YDT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AO08 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 YDT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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