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EJ57 XAL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 121,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 121,502 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 114,671 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 114,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,492 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 107,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,413 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 96,410 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,907 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,888 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,919 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,050 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 XAL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ57 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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