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BG56 VTL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,565 mi
Last recorded113,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VTL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 113,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,589 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 102,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,463 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,839 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 88,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,271 miles

Eml dash

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both! (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre been replaced

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil / gear oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle limit 30% = 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Eml dash

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both! (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre been replaced

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil / gear oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,429 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Both front wipers split - still clear screen - standard

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre 3m starting crack

Offside Front Tyre 3m - starting crack - cuts

Offside Rear Tyre been repaired

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,429 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Both front wipers split - still clear screen - standard

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre 3m starting crack

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

Offside Front Tyre 3m - starting crack - cuts

Offside Rear Tyre been repaired

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 66,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,141 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,139 miles

both front tyres are pershing badly on sidewalls/main tread area. Thay pass the MOT cirteria but I would recommend early replacements

unable to determine brake fluid level in reservoir due to its location on vehicle

underside of vehicle is covered from front to rear in a plastic cover

Fail 16 Jan 2012 42,139 miles

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

both front tyres are pershing badly on sidewalls/main tread area. Thay pass the MOT cirteria but I would recommend early replacements

unable to determine brake fluid level in reservoir due to its location on vehicle

underside of vehicle is covered from front to rear in a plastic cover

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,689 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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BG56 VTL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BG56 VTL, 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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BG56 VTL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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