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BF57 VWE

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,314 mi
Last recorded71,314 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,592 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor exhaust gas leaks

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends / inner joints

Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,592 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor exhaust gas leaks

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends / inner joints

Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,448 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor exhaust gas leaks

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

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

Offside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

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

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the steering rack / inner joints

Fail 19 Oct 2022 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor exhaust gas leaks

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

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

Offside Front Brake disc corroded, worn, pitted or scored

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

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the steering rack / inner joints

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,978 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Slight play in the steering rack / inner joints

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Slight play in the steering rack / inner joints

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,805 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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 54,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,412 miles

both front bottom ball joints have a small amount of play in them

driver seat belt twisted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 45,364 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front bottom ball joints have a small amount of play in them

driver seat belt twisted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads wearing slightly on inside edges.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 22,716 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads wearing slightly on inside edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads wearing slightly on inside edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,768 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,205 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BF57 VWE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF57 VWE, 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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BF57 VWE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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