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ST08 OCP

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,352 mi
Last recorded60,352 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OCP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,352 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 87,506 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,807 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front mount play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 54,807 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front mount play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,842 miles

Nearside Front back plate discs rusty

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

Offside Front back plate disc rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,284 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Fail 11 Sep 2020 44,281 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 16 May 2019 41,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,112 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 40,073 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,556 miles

front suspension noise/knock

Pass 27 May 2016 33,755 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 33,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 May 2015 31,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 31,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,051 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 23,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,210 miles

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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ST08 OCP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST08 OCP, 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 ST08 OCP registered?

ST08 OCP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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