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898 ADL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,395 mi
Last recorded69,395 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 ADL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 69,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,044 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 53,794 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 43,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,134 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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898 ADL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 45,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 898 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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898 ADL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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