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OV57 FXL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 FXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,905 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 128,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached TOP MOUNT HAS COME APART (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,736 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 128,736 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 126,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wear (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,282 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when brakes on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,881 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape inner edge

Offside Front tyre shows uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge; becoming low on tread

engine bay obscured

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,744 miles

Front shock absorbers have slight play

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,499 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,887 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 81,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,390 miles

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

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

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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OV57 FXL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV57 FXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV57 FXL registered?

OV57 FXL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is OV57 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 FXL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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