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EJ07 MVA

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 MVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 68,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts / slightly perished /worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 May 2025 64,337 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has temp repair

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

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

Outer body corroded and weak in places

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

Fail 6 May 2025 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Fuse box hanging wires/Main fuse box/ Hanging from lower dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outer body corroded and weak in places

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,053 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 54,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 53,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,184 miles

Coolant leak drips on engine ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 51,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak drips on engine ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,388 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,624 miles

both front lower ball joints starting to deteriorate

under covers and engine covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,830 miles

head lamp deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,406 miles

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,314 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 42,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front handle faulty but opening & closing door

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,829 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cover under vehicle

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is scuffed on outer wall

Fail 13 May 2011 25,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cover under vehicle

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is scuffed on outer wall

Pass 14 May 2010 19,443 miles

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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EJ07 MVA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ07 MVA, 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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EJ07 MVA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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