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GJ07 FVU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,836 mi
Last recorded59,836 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 FVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 59,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is 13 years old

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 59,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is 13 years old

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres treads are on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front tyres are over 10 years old

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 55,072 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front central (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm borderline 145/65/15 72t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 55,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front central (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm borderline 145/65/15 72t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 52,318 miles

Front both tyres treads on approx 3-4mm

Front brake pads look approx 70% worn

Nearside Front tyre is 10 years old and starting to show age cracks

Offside Front tyre is 12 years old and starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge

Offside Rear tyre is 10 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Fail 16 May 2023 52,318 miles

Front both tyres treads on approx 3-4mm

Front brake pads look approx 70% worn

Nearside Front tyre is 10 years old and starting to show age cracks

Offside Front tyre is 12 years old and starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge

Offside Rear tyre is 10 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,371 miles

Front both tyres tread on 3-4mm

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated/small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 9 years old and starting to show age cracks

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

Offside Front tyre is 11 years old and starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear tyre is 9 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2021 48,838 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres on 3-4mm

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 8 years old

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre 8 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

under-trays/engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 28 Apr 2021 48,838 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres on 3-4mm

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 8 years old

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

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre 8 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

under-trays/engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 14 May 2020 47,229 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,056 miles

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

under-trays/engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,512 miles

Rear both a.b.s reluctor rings on driveshafts split but a.b.s warning lamp is not on at time of test

under-trays/engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil springs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,322 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 32,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,688 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 17 Apr 2012 25,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,986 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 17,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GJ07 FVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ07 FVU, 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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GJ07 FVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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