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HJ07 KXW

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 KXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 88,024 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 88,019 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT / CENTRE MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED / CRACKED / WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED / CRACKED / WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess REAR / CENTRE MOUNT DETERIORATED (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED [ LACK OF USE] / PADS APPROX. 50% WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working LESS THAN 50% WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 85,162 miles

Leak on Windscreen washers?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished [7 years old] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge / perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 85,162 miles

Leak on Windscreen washers?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished [7 years old] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge / perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,974 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges - Tracking may require adjustment

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2023 80,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,274 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 76,206 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 70,311 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2021 70,311 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 62,296 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,021 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside &nearside some pitting (3.5.1i)

surface rust rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,837 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 37,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,840 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,840 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,110 miles

front brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,071 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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HJ07 KXW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ07 KXW, 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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HJ07 KXW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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