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CV57 PWU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,102 mi
Last recorded45,102 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 PWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 45,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 45,102 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,927 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

considerable surface corrosion on suspension & steering components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension lower wishbone inner mountings show signs of wear

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2023 42,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension lower wishbone inner mountings show signs of wear

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,282 miles

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

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

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 42,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,490 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,931 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,619 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,619 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,281 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 20,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 17,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2012 15,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 15,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,708 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,247 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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CV57 PWU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV57 PWU, 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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CV57 PWU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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