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BJ57 NDO

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 NDO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 153,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 92,793 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,045 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper blade worn

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 64,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,955 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BJ57 NDO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red 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 (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 44,308 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ57 NDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ57 NDO registered?

BJ57 NDO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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