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J30 NPH

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests42 (31 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.8%

Mileage

87,052 mi
Last recorded87,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 NPH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

31 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,052 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre's Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 87,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre's Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 85,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 87,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,848 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,176 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,797 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 83,769 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,208 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,732 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 81,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light on boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,714 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 81,132 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 76,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 76,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 73,310 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,268 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 66,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 60,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,422 miles

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

engine and under body covers preventing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2015 55,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,790 miles

both front wipers are smearing slightly.

Fail 28 May 2012 35,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 35,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,100 miles

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

Off side seatbelt is slow to retract

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

Unable to check underside of the vehicle correctly due to engine undertray and sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 29,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,692 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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J30 NPH is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.8%.

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 J30 NPH, 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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J30 NPH is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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