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LG57 OLV

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 OLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 38,372 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 38,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 34,527 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 34,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 33,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,938 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 30,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,096 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,442 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 22,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, but no ply or cords exposed. 155/60x15

Pass 2 May 2014 22,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust rear section brackets broken

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 4 May 2013 19,443 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 19,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 17,278 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 8 May 2012 17,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,155 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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LG57 OLV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LG57 OLV, 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 LG57 OLV registered?

LG57 OLV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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