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LJ07 ODB

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,454 mi
Last recorded76,454 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 ODB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,352 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,023 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,503 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 72,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger starting to become detatched from outerskin of box

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 68,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger starting to become detatched from outerskin of box

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,653 miles

n/s/f rear wishbone bush has play and maybe over the limit, but very hard to see needs attention.

o/s/f rear wishbone bush has play and maybe over the limit, but hard to tell needs attention.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 54,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f rear wishbone bush has play and maybe over the limit, but very hard to see needs attention.

o/s/f rear wishbone bush has play and maybe over the limit, but hard to tell needs attention.

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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LJ07 ODB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ07 ODB, 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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LJ07 ODB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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