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SP08 MGJ

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,082 mi
Last recorded50,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto53,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 MGJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 49,158 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 47,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 46,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 44,026 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,717 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,730 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 34,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,397 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,901 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,691 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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SP08 MGJ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP08 MGJ, 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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SP08 MGJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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