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OV57 FZZ

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 FZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 99,508 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 92,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 92,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undertrays missing

Fail 29 Apr 2020 78,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undertrays missing

Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,606 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))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device cracked

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside seat belt twisted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,597 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,644 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 54,450 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,631 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,122 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 FZZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV57 FZZ, 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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OV57 FZZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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