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LA56 PZJ

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,174 mi
Last recorded81,174 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 PZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2023 81,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened mount bearing seized (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 77,034 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 77,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dangeruos (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,481 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,481 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,664 miles

slight travel on service brake pedal

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,928 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,073 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 14,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,372 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 13,372 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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LA56 PZJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LA56 PZJ, 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 LA56 PZJ registered?

LA56 PZJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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