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LC57 DHP

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,023 mi
Last recorded79,023 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 DHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 79,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,780 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 72,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,509 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 69,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 63,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 49,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

slight play in top strut mounts

Fail 16 Apr 2019 45,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,776 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 42,770 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel cap sealing washer is splitting

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

Nearside head lamp is dull

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber is worn on one edge

o/sf & n/sf tyres are both wearing on inner treads

rear exhaust box mounting has broken away from box

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,214 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 28,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 26,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,565 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 21,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 11,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 11,612 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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LC57 DHP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LC57 DHP, 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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LC57 DHP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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