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DE07 VAL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VAL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min, 145/65R15 72T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,347 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 97,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 95,926 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 94,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 93,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 93,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 91,175 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 91,171 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,485 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,707 miles

both front tyres outer edge of tread cracked

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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DE07 VAL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE07 VAL, 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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DE07 VAL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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