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HG57 CLV

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,688 mi
Last recorded89,688 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 CLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,770 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust hangers modified, unsafe

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 85,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,942 miles

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,942 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,339 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres very close to limit

Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,499 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,459 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
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HG57 CLV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG57 CLV, 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 HG57 CLV registered?

HG57 CLV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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