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BJ57 TLZ

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,227 mi
Last recorded84,227 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 84,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,233 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess on Rubber Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,455 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,454 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner walls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,667 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,659 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,750 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,525 miles

front inner pads starting to wear

lower covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,203 miles

Full vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,541 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 TLZ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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