MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap seal perished
Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Fuel cap seal perished and cracking
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some test items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap seal perished and cracking
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear upper level brake light not working
Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some test items
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs/pads worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres at 3mm
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 DCX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DCX, 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 DCX?
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What year was FT08 DCX registered?
FT08 DCX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 20 June 2008.
Is FT08 DCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT08 DCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FT08 DCX have outstanding finance?
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