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BJ57 DSU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

58,701 mi
Last recorded58,701 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 DSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,701 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,494 miles

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

both n/s tyres over ten

Fail 31 Jan 2025 51,492 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

both n/s tyres over ten

Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated over ten years old (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 47,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated over ten years old (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 45,231 miles

n/s/r tyre 11 years old

Fail 17 Mar 2023 45,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

n/s/r tyre 11 years old

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,118 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 44,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,426 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 43,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,200 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 43,198 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 42,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,958 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls are perished [155/50/15v/conti]

Fail 23 Jan 2016 37,958 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls are perished [155/50/15v/conti]

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,047 miles

front tyres cracking 155/60/15 t

Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres cracking 155/60/15 t

Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,603 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,483 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn to legal minimum

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,128 miles

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

rear exhaust , offside bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2012 25,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust , offside bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 19,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ57 DSU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BJ57 DSU, 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 BJ57 DSU registered?

BJ57 DSU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 DSU shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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