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MJ57 HPL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,056 mi
Last recorded149,056 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 HPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 149,056 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 149,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,917 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside rear wing liners loose

Fail 1 Feb 2024 129,699 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside rear wing liners loose

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 98,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 98,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,212 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,212 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2017 90,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 89,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,880 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,921 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 72,749 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,683 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,594 miles

rear number plate contaminated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MJ57 HPL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ57 HPL, 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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MJ57 HPL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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