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HJ57 ZPY

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 ZPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 117,254 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bush split ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + fall off in pressure, brakes still lock out. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 117,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bush split ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + fall off in pressure, brakes still lock out. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 117,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertrays fitted, full inspection not possible

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine to chassis, bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside small unrepaired chip in swept area Zone B

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fall off in pressure on initial application but not excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,973 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 106,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 97,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle tube. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 97,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle tube. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,665 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% imbalance recorded. This meets requirements only by the fact that both lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing most. Also cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also numerous cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge entirely bald, but this falls outside the measured area for this inspection. Approx 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small but deep cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 88,665 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% imbalance recorded. This meets requirements only by the fact that both lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing most. Also cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also numerous cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge entirely bald, but this falls outside the measured area for this inspection. Approx 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small but deep cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear service and parking brake does not lock at full effort. Also 36% lower effort than nearside on parking brake.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front. Some evidence of excessive heat offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,014 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 70,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,456 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy inner edge unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,538 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre on wear bars and perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly distored

offside rear tyre on wear bars and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 10,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,015 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 ZPY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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