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ALC 779A

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 779A
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 114,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 108,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 106,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 100,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 99,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,607 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 74,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,573 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perrished and split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,009 miles

very slight mishape on o/s front tyre tread

Fail 5 Aug 2015 52,009 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

very slight mishape on o/s front tyre tread

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 39,637 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,505 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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ALC 779A is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALC 779A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALC 779A registered?

ALC 779A is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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