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HJ57 ZRA

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 ZRA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 63,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,567 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm and tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre treads at 2/3mm and tyres also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,332 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm and tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre treads at 2/3mm and tyres also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,917 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 23,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,380 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,024 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
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HJ57 ZRA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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