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L123 MLP

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 MLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 69,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 61,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper cross member rusty / rear of wheel arch

Offside Rear Upper cross member corroded / rear of wheel arch

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

underside components rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished etc

Fail 17 Dec 2018 58,290 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure looks low and tyre perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 54,017 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes just met brake imbalance

Fail 11 Dec 2017 54,004 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,856 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

long travel on foot brake

under side brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 50,785 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust slightly deteriorated

long travel on foot brake

under side brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,332 miles

front and rear both sides brake pipes slightly deteriorated / corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,332 miles

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

front and rear both sides brake pipes slightly deteriorated / corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side brake pipes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side brake pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,245 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,545 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,261 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

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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L123 MLP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L123 MLP, 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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L123 MLP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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