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BV57 ZNL

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZNL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 56,943 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,891 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 41,887 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,247 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 33,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,734 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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BV57 ZNL is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV57 ZNL, 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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What year was BV57 ZNL registered?

BV57 ZNL is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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