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FV57 OTC

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,392 mi
Last recorded54,392 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 OTC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 54,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,077 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 53,077 miles

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,338 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,108 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 50,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,884 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 48,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting rusted away- secured by hose clamp

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,392 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,206 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Lower engine front cover plastic cover damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2016 35,206 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Lower engine front cover plastic cover damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,236 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,236 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 25,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper slighty smearing screen

Fail 27 May 2014 25,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper slighty smearing screen

Pass 25 May 2013 19,495 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 14,217 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 14,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 9,802 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 OTC is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTC, 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 FV57 OTC registered?

FV57 OTC is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is FV57 OTC safe to buy?

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