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MK57 YYR

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,913 mi
Last recorded94,913 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,913 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 57,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 55,945 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 55,941 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 51,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing rubber perished / cracking

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 47,989 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear stays at attachment to chassis holed and coroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2021 47,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm remaining + starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm remaining + starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2021 47,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm remaining + starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm remaining + starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,631 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 47,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,383 miles

underbody cover fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2018 45,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underbody cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,173 miles

underbody covers fitted. n/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,095 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,201 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,786 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 6,786 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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MK57 YYR is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK57 YYR, 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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MK57 YYR is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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