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LN57 PXY

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 PXY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 63,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,926 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

front brakes showing some distortion.

fuel cap seal crack & perished up.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

front brakes showing some distortion.

fuel cap seal crack & perished up.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 32,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 32,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,353 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 28,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 28,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,292 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LN57 PXY is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN57 PXY, 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 LN57 PXY registered?

LN57 PXY is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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