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KV57 UMU

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 UMU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken exhaust held on with wire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,397 miles

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

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working not working cover missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken exhaust held on with wire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,758 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,636 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,055 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,138 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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KV57 UMU 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 72.2%.

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 KV57 UMU, 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.

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KV57 UMU is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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