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BG57 CYX

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 CYX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 78,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 74,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,444 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 70,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,909 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 66,909 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,489 miles

centre brake not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre from brake servo. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across engine support. (1.1.11 (c))

centre stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,117 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre from brake servo. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across engine support. (1.1.11 (c))

centre stop lamp inoperative.

lower engine mount near excessive movement.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (internal) nearing excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 56,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (internal) nearing excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear grinding noise when brake applied advise brake check/adjust

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,310 miles

Central stop light not illuminating

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel grabbing slightly on rotation

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 54,309 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central stop light not illuminating

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel grabbing slightly on rotation

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,093 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 49,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,947 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,947 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 25 Nov 2014 37,113 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,113 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,034 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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BG57 CYX is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,326 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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG57 CYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG57 CYX is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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