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AR07 PVU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 PVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 89,907 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,677 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2025 89,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,642 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle Nearside to Offside corroded. cleaned & greased

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded. cleaned and greased

Stone chip zone B area, windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2020 83,642 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe across rear axle Nearside to Offside corroded. cleaned & greased

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded. cleaned and greased

Stone chip zone B area, windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,458 miles

Offside Front Slight play in top suspension mount.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 66,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wall damaged 175/50 16V (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Front Slight play in top suspension mount.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 63,629 miles

offside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Fail 24 May 2016 63,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,291 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,659 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 39,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light is on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light is on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,915 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,760 miles

SMALL CUTS IN FRONT TYRES.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,704 miles

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

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

SMALL CUTS IN FRONT TYRES.

SMALL CUTS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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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AR07 PVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR07 PVU, 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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AR07 PVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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