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BJ57 JTX

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 JTX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,455 miles

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

headlights dim on low beam

Fail 1 Jun 2020 81,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

headlights dim on low beam

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,131 miles

Front suspension arm bushes play

exhaust corroded and slight leak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,131 miles

Front suspension arm bushes play

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded and slight leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,846 miles

exhaust slight leak

front suspension arm bushes slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2017 78,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exhaust slight leak

front suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,185 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,293 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,334 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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BJ57 JTX is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ57 JTX, 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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What year was BJ57 JTX registered?

BJ57 JTX is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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