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SK08 OUN

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 OUN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,220 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,005 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,226 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,158 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,988 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,728 miles

Central High level stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,728 miles

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

Central High level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,690 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,014 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,473 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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SK08 OUN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 53,630 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 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK08 OUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK08 OUN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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