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FG57 LRV

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,747 mi
Last recorded47,747 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 LRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 47,747 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 45,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 38,517 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,710 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,041 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
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FG57 LRV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG57 LRV, 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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What year was FG57 LRV registered?

FG57 LRV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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