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EJ57 EVL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,279 mi
Last recorded126,279 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 EVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 126,279 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 2 May 2023 126,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 111,437 miles

Front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 111,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated valve cap seized (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,981 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 103,802 miles

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

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

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

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

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,771 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,996 miles

Coolant leak gear box ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,996 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak gear box ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2016 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2015 48,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 May 2015 48,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,431 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,966 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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EJ57 EVL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ57 EVL, 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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EJ57 EVL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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