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HK57 ABZ

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 ABZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 82,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,519 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 75,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,665 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 71,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear undertray not fully secured

Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 65,483 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 65,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 64,424 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 64,424 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,108 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 61,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 58,117 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 58,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 54,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,558 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2015 47,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

splits inner wall nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2015 47,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

splits inner wall nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 42,367 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 42,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 33,587 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 26,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 26,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 19,379 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,122 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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HK57 ABZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK57 ABZ, 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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HK57 ABZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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