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KE57 CHO

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,751 mi
Last recorded72,751 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE57 CHO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 72,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,617 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 70,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,534 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 66,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,474 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,953 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,917 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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KE57 CHO is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,326 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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE57 CHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE57 CHO registered?

KE57 CHO is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is KE57 CHO safe to buy?

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