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HJ57 NBB

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 NBB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,815 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,288 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,121 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,042 miles

Brake servo corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,378 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,411 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 38,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,776 miles

Front headlamp have beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 9,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,890 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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HJ57 NBB is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ57 NBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ57 NBB is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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