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GW53 STY

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,621 mi
Last recorded81,621 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW53 STY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 81,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 65,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 50,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 46,125 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 43,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,253 miles

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

high level brake lamp ,one bulb not working.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake lamp ,one bulb not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 37,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,271 miles

Front suspension arms bushes worn, have play.

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres tread depth getting low.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,656 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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GW53 STY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GW53 STY, 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 GW53 STY registered?

GW53 STY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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