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FV57 XPS

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,022 mi
Last recorded84,022 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XPS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 55,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,679 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 44,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,632 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,559 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 21,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FV57 XPS is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV57 XPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 XPS registered?

FV57 XPS is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is FV57 XPS safe to buy?

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