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NU57 HPZ

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,741 mi
Last recorded84,741 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 HPZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,741 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Strut Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,627 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 74,625 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR and OSR / Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR Worn on edge / Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 65,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,704 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2021 60,699 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,140 miles

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

Rear bumper . inner steel plate excessive corrosion at fixings

Fail 28 Jul 2020 57,062 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bumper . inner steel plate excessive corrosion at fixings

Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 52,898 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 47,987 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,987 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 May 2018 47,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

under/sill covers.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 42,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 35,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,763 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 24,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 17,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,769 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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NU57 HPZ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NU57 HPZ, 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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NU57 HPZ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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