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WF08 HGN

2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto55,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 HGN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 72,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,575 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 69,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,639 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,002 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,714 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,113 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,944 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,791 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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WF08 HGN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF08 HGN, 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 WF08 HGN registered?

WF08 HGN is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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