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BJ57 TNV

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,215 mi
Last recorded67,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 TNV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 67,215 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,266 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 65,266 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 61,706 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 61,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,252 miles

Front track rod end corroded both sides

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 42,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 39,767 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,678 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,625 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 12,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TNV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black 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 TNV, 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 TNV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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