MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
petrol cap seal perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy inner edge unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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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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