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KN57 DCE

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,115 mi
Last recorded97,115 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 DCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,585 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 73,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,128 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 67,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,265 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,263 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

tail gate stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 55,325 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,045 miles

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,895 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,243 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KN57 DCE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KN57 DCE, 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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What year was KN57 DCE registered?

KN57 DCE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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