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FV57 JFO

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,843 mi
Last recorded54,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 JFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,843 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 54,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 54,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,331 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 53,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,089 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 52,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,774 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 47,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 27,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,059 miles

offside front tyre badly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,431 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 12,532 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 12,532 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 10,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,756 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 8,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 7,643 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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FV57 JFO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV57 JFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 JFO registered?

FV57 JFO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is FV57 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 JFO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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