MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust damaged
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust damaged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERTRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
UNDERTRAYS COVERING FLOOR PANS.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
UNDERTRAYS COVERING FLOOR PANS.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside head lamp light output ,slightly reduced
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside head lamp light output ,slightly reduced
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
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BJ57 TNL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2007.
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