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DS57 APR

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,200 mi
Last recorded49,200 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 APR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 49,200 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 34,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 31,946 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,231 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 30,231 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 29,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,442 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 26,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,589 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,759 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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DS57 APR is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Yellow with a 999cc 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 DS57 APR, 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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What year was DS57 APR registered?

DS57 APR is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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