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DA56 RAX

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 RAX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 42,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,732 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 38,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,290 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 30,287 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,852 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 18,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 15,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,336 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,767 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,761 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,286 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle, due to plastic trims being fitted.

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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DA56 RAX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DA56 RAX, 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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What year was DA56 RAX registered?

DA56 RAX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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