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LB57 LVU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,168 mi
Last recorded67,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 LVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,168 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 67,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 46,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 25 May 2024 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,796 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 44,214 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,809 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,817 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,744 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 39,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,283 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,848 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads required in 3000 miles

front tyres worn and cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,258 miles

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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LB57 LVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB57 LVU, 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 LB57 LVU registered?

LB57 LVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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