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BJ57 NFP

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 NFP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

rear crash bar mounting corroded both sides

Fail 27 Sep 2025 76,832 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

rear crash bar mounting corroded both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,846 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,728 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,707 miles

wear to front tyres -- wiper blade rubbers beginning to split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,679 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,936 miles

all 4 tyres om 2mm

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres om 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,042 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 NFP is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFP, 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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BJ57 NFP is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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