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OV57 VGE

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 VGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,145 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 96,140 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,901 miles

fuel filler flap cover missing.

coil springs all round heavily corroded.

n/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f lower suspension arm corrosion around (front) bush.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 92,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.2.2 (g))

coil springs all round heavily corroded.

fuel filler flap cover missing.

n/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f lower suspension arm corrosion around (front) bush.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 88,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,794 miles

center rear lamp not working.

n/s/r metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 85,794 miles

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

center rear lamp not working.

n/s/r metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,486 miles

centre rear lamp not working.

fuel flap cover missing.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

slight free play front anti roll bar link (D bushes) noticed on road test.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 82,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyre vales cracked/perished.

centre rear lamp not working.

fuel flap cover missing.

metal part of n/s/f lower suspension arm (front bush) signs of corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

slight free play front anti roll bar link (D bushes) noticed on road test.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,947 miles

all 4 tyre valves perished.

fuel flap cover missing.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,942 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyre valves perished.

fuel flap cover missing.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,047 miles

Mill light on dash.

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

fuel flap cover missing.

n/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 71,040 miles

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

Mill light on dash.

all 4 tyre valves perished.

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

both front tyres worn inner edges close to 1.6mm.

fuel flap cover missing.

n/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,154 miles

all 4 tyre valves cracked/perished.

both front tyres worn on the inner edges close to 1.6mm.

engine management light on dash.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

all 4 tyre valves cracked/perished.

both front tyres worn on the inner edges close to 1.6mm.

engine management light on dash.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,394 miles

front number plate de-laminated.

mill light on dash.

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

o/s/r aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

various rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,387 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate de-laminated.

mill light on dash.

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

o/s/r aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

various rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage o/s/r rim

Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage o/s/r rim

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,754 miles

air bag warning light on

high level brake light not working?

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,478 miles

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 VGE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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