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MJ57 YFP

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,193 mi
Last recorded93,193 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 YFP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,193 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,269 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 85,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 82,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,066 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 78,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,304 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 63,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2016 63,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,472 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,006 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 48,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,227 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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MJ57 YFP is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,426 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 Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 YFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ57 YFP is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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