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BK57 XKL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XKL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 96,375 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,823 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,532 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 72,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 72,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 45,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 29,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,700 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 12,700 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BK57 XKL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 44,308 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK57 XKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK57 XKL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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