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BL56 LBG

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,522 mi
Last recorded73,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 LBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 70,584 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 70,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eyelevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,270 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 68,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 63,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,781 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,482 miles

f/n/s coil spring corroded

o/s/f ball joint gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,637 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 55,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres are cracking but not showing cords

Fail 24 May 2016 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres are cracking but not showing cords

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,810 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

petrol cap seal slightley split

Fail 28 May 2015 51,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

petrol cap seal slightley split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,245 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 48,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,677 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,677 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,652 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,972 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
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BL56 LBG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL56 LBG, 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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BL56 LBG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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