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HV57 YYA

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,912 mi
Last recorded25,912 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 YYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 25,912 miles

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 29 Apr 2026 25,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 May 2025 23,687 miles

Full length under trays & cover sills fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2025 23,687 miles

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

Full length under trays & cover sills fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,546 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 20,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,270 miles

All tyres are perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,984 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 17,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,432 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorating.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,460 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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HV57 YYA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV57 YYA, 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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What year was HV57 YYA registered?

HV57 YYA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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