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KN57 TZU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,458 mi
Last recorded91,458 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 TZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,458 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,956 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2014) 175/55R15 77V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 82,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2014) 175/55R15 77V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,676 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking perished

Fail 20 Dec 2021 70,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking perished

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 65,051 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,954 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,941 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,154 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,184 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,620 miles

Front brake pads lining is low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,542 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,046 miles

Ovality high on rear brakes

Fail 11 Dec 2010 36,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Ovality high on rear brakes

Rear cross bar dent

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 TZU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZU, 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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KN57 TZU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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