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FV56 TXO

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 76,907 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 76,907 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,540 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,411 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 63,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S and O/S. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,447 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 47,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 11,792 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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FV56 TXO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Green 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 FV56 TXO, 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 FV56 TXO registered?

FV56 TXO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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