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GV57 XZY

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XZY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,240 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 101,119 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 101,119 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,578 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2017 96,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low & headlamp loose damage (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,676 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,161 miles

Offside,nearside front tyres inside tyre wear

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside,nearside front tyres inside tyre wear

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 70,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,961 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Sep 2010 62,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
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GV57 XZY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV57 XZY, 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 GV57 XZY registered?

GV57 XZY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is GV57 XZY safe to buy?

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