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LD57 RNJ

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 RNJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 88,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 81,001 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2024 81,001 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,416 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box bracket rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,192 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 51,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split, clearing screen

Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split, clearing screen

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,639 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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LD57 RNJ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD57 RNJ, 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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LD57 RNJ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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