MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertrays fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal heavily deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Sticker on mirror glass but not seriously affecting view to rear (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH PADS. (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear CUT IN TREAD AREA.175/55/15
Offside Rear TYRE CUT IN TREAD AREA.175/55/15
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear CUT IN TREAD AREA.175/55/15
Offside Rear TYRE CUT IN TREAD AREA.175/55/15
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre has cut outer side wall
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear tyre low on pressure and has metal object inner tread non repairable
Nearside front tyre has cut outer side wall
Offside rear tyre low on pressure and has metal object inner tread non repairable
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?
Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX08 HBD is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HX08 HBD registered?
HX08 HBD is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 18 April 2008.
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