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BJ57 YHY

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YHY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 77,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 77,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,563 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,562 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn on limit advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,621 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,829 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,450 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,026 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,861 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,962 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 YHY is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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