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FT08 LLG

2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto52,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LLG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,248 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 46,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perrishing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perrishing

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perrishing

Under trays fitted obsucuring view of components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,046 miles

Both rear also n,s,f tyres showing signs of perrishing

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,548 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,061 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,355 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 LLG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LLG, 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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What year was FT08 LLG registered?

FT08 LLG is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is FT08 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 LLG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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