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OV57 WJU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,613 mi
Last recorded51,613 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 WJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 51,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 51,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 51,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,993 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Fail 10 Apr 2025 44,993 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2024 41,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 41,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 34,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,765 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 31,254 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,659 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

wipers smear

Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,634 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre devoid of tread

removed items from drivers view prior to test

reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,701 miles

off side front tyre is worn on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,400 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 16,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,037 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
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OV57 WJU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJU, 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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What year was OV57 WJU registered?

OV57 WJU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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The MOT history for OV57 WJU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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