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J17 FKD

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 FKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,337 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,466 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 65,466 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 110,800 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 86,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,193 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 33,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 73,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 29,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 25,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2015 65,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,968 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 50,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 17,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,944 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,421 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 8,805 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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J17 FKD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 J17 FKD, 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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J17 FKD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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