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2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
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110,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front lift in stm rubbers possibly due to conical design
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front lift in stm rubbers possibly due to conical design
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
travel on first part on brake pedal ,passed brake test lock okay and has reserve travel
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust sounds raspy cant find any leaks and passed emissions
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust sounds raspy cant find any leaks and passed emissions
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both side windows tinted
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front both side windows tinted
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both lights too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and also splits in inner sidewall of tyre
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?
Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.
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MJ57 YFF is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 MJ57 YFF, 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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MJ57 YFF is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 15 December 2007.
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