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BJ57 DTV

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,681 mi
Last recorded112,681 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 DTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 112,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,576 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 109,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,172 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,268 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,149 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 96,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,213 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,140 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,313 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 51,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,756 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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BJ57 DTV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ57 DTV, 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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BJ57 DTV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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