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FL57 AEV

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,078 mi
Last recorded121,078 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 AEV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,078 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper mountings corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2025 121,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise both rear bumper impact brackets holed and rotten

advise ns plastic sill cover loose

advise rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,163 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,057 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 113,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,538 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 112,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,420 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,120 miles

Front top mounts have slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front top mounts have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,543 miles

Rear Both rear diff seals are leaking

Rear Incorrect tyre size fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,552 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside seat belt is twisted

Rear Both rear diff seals are leaking

Rear Incorrect tyre size fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,411 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2014 72,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 65,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight signs of tyre wear front tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,691 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,620 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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FL57 AEV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,326 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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL57 AEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL57 AEV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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