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BV57 ZRG

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,416 mi
Last recorded58,416 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZRG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 58,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off slightly 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off very close to limit 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 53,920 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off slightly 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off very close to limit 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 51,082 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,420 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,678 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 44,576 miles

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

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,311 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,250 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 36,250 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting almost broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 32,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,922 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust backbox corroded. slight blow.

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

scratches on inside of front windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded. slight blow.

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

scratches on inside of front windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,091 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Fail 10 Feb 2015 19,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,607 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 15,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,784 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 12,784 miles

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

O/S/R EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,329 miles

oil leak from oil filter

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
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BV57 ZRG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV57 ZRG, 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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BV57 ZRG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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