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FH56 MVF

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 MVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 147,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 144,191 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 144,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 120,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 120,243 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,286 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,095 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 63,866 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 63,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 23,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 15,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 13,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,783 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,257 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,451 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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FH56 MVF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH56 MVF, 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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FH56 MVF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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