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HK57 ABF

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 ABF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,214 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre pressure appears low.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp light intensity low.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 98,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,010 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (near excessive) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,915 miles

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked, near excessive.

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,627 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 95,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition/inner edge

Pass 4 May 2018 83,629 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 83,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wall in poor conditon

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wall in poor conditon

Pass 6 May 2016 57,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,294 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 31,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 31,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,711 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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HK57 ABF is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 55,212 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK57 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HK57 ABF is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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