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BT57 MDJ

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 MDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 75,056 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15/ 74t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp in-op and full of water

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriated

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,836 miles

Central vehicle undertray insecure

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in-op

Nearside Front wheel speed sensor wire insecure and close to shock absorber

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

Offside Front fog lamp in-op and full of water

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

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

front vehicle undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2023 69,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 74t (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre vehicle undertray insecure

front vehicle undertray insecure

nearside front abs wheel speed sensor, wire insecure and close to shock absorber

nearside front fog lamp in-operative and filled with water

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

offside front fog lamp full of water

offside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

Fail 9 Dec 2023 69,032 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 74t (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre vehicle undertray insecure

front vehicle undertray insecure

nearside front abs wheel speed sensor, wire insecure and close to shock absorber

nearside front fog lamp in-operative and filled with water

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

offside front fog lamp full of water

offside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,681 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,957 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 45,957 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 42,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust backbox bracket snapped

Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 13,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper is starting to split

Fail 31 May 2013 13,411 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper is starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,502 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 11,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 9,011 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 MDJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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