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BT57 FAK

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FAK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 101,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,160 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 101,160 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 101,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2023 79,006 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,141 miles

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

battery light is on

Fail 17 Dec 2020 74,140 miles

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

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

battery light is on

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,517 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres stepping on inside edge 195/50R15

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres stepping on inside edge 195/50R15

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,750 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 55,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,092 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 49,092 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,818 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,056 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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BT57 FAK is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT57 FAK, 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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BT57 FAK is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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