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J13 KAF

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,522 mi
Last recorded20,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 KAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 20,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 18,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 12,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 12,229 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 11,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,604 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 11,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 11,145 miles

All tyres deteriorated and cracking within tred but not showing cords or steel belting

Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2015 10,409 miles

Both front tyres have fatigue cracks.

Both rear tyres have fatigue cracks.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,969 miles

both front tyres have fatigue cracks

both rear tyres have fatigue cracks strongly advise renewal

Pass 20 Jul 2013 9,628 miles

nearside front tyre tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside front tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 8,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J13 KAF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J13 KAF, 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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J13 KAF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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