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MJ57 YFF

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto46,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 YFF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 96,410 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2025 96,409 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 82,666 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 82,663 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 71,390 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 71,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 69,360 miles

Front both side windows tinted

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 69,360 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2021 66,628 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2021 66,628 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2020 63,184 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 63,184 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 60,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,912 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and also splits in inner sidewall of tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,106 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,429 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,429 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,475 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,617 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 33,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 30,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,280 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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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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