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FT08 DCV

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DCV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,790 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,870 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 57,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,382 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 57,382 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,838 miles

unable to check underside and outer sill fully due to covers

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 11 Apr 2018 49,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,324 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,552 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
position lamp(s) not working 21
Stop lamp not working 19
coil spring broken 17
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FT08 DCV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT08 DCV registered?

FT08 DCV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is FT08 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 DCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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