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BJ57 TPO

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 TPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,603 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 67,603 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 62,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,849 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 55,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,691 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section between silencer and manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 45,691 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section between silencer and manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,424 miles

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

underside covered by trays

Fail 22 Jun 2020 45,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

underside covered by trays

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,773 miles

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

underside covered by trays

Fail 9 Jul 2019 44,772 miles

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

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

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

underside covered by trays

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, outer edge deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre, outer edge deteriorated

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 18 Jul 2017 40,346 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre, outer edge deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre, outer edge deteriorated

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre very deep cut in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2010 30,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,149 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BJ57 TPO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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