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MJ57 YFB

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,596 mi
Last recorded81,596 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 YFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,596 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 81,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,014 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 76,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 68,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 68,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 57,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,574 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 42,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,803 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,411 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 YFB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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