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MK57 YZD

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YZD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 66,726 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,398 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2024 64,394 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,453 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2023 61,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,225 miles

Both front shock absorber shafts worn

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mounting deteriorating

Offside Strut top mounting worn

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,021 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting deteriorating

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

Rear Bumper mounting corroded

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,021 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting deteriorating

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

Rear Bumper mounting corroded

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack / perish

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2020 54,857 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack / perish

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,345 miles

Front coil springs appear weak

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to crack/perish

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

underbody covers fitted restricting inspection

underbody soiled restricting inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,936 miles

Front both tyres cracking/perishing within tread pattern

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

engine/underbody covers fitted restricting inspection

fuel cap rubber seal starting to crack/perish

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

underbody soiled restricting inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,356 miles

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

engine covers-undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front tyres cracking-perrishing on treads

rust on underbody components

underbody-underbody components soiled restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres

Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers-undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front tyres cracking-perrishing on treads

offside rear tyre cracking-perrishing badly between treads

rust on underbody components

underbody-underbody components soiled restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

undebody rusting

underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

undebody rusting

underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,951 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,173 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,309 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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MK57 YZD is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK57 YZD, 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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MK57 YZD is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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