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LT57 XPH

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,939 mi
Last recorded53,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 XPH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,939 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 53,939 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 52,365 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,677 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 49,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,334 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 42,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,285 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2019 36,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 20 Jun 2018 35,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,035 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 33,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 29,657 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,950 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 24,950 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,733 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 11,153 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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LT57 XPH is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT57 XPH, 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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What year was LT57 XPH registered?

LT57 XPH is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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