MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray fitted
under trays fitted
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
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
unable to check underside and outer sill fully due to covers
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?
Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FT08 DCV?
You can check the full history of FT08 DCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does FT08 DCV have outstanding finance?
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