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HJ57 NBD

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 NBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 84,607 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 84,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 76,994 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catches missing (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,554 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill cover panel missing

Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill cover panel missing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,626 miles

slight creaking from nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and perished

Offside Front tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,036 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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HJ57 NBD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ57 NBD, 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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HJ57 NBD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2007.

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