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GV57 YAA

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 YAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 95,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 95,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,833 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 90,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 86,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing nut only finger tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,323 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,998 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 63,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 60,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,826 miles

osf tyre wearing funny on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,833 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 46,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,377 miles

fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,843 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 25,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,226 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 19,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV57 YAA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

GV57 YAA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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