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2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 HBD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,761 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 113,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,867 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,867 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,044 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,044 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,330 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,503 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,988 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear CUT IN TREAD AREA.175/55/15

Offside Rear TYRE CUT IN TREAD AREA.175/55/15

Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 80,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,564 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,564 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,620 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,620 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,862 miles

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.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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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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HX08 HBD is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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