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IJZ 468

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 468
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,031 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 83,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt twisted

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,256 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,643 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 68,642 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,196 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 65,196 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 55,200 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal has small cracks

Fail 15 Dec 2016 55,199 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal has small cracks

Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,350 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 51,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 48,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3m nearside front tyre - Cut - Cracked - No cords shown at time of test - 175 55 R15 77T

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,229 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,766 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,371 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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IJZ 468 is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 IJZ 468, 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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IJZ 468 is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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