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PL57 BWD

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 BWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 81,464 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,089 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 71,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,867 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,234 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,556 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,761 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 45,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 32,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,838 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

n/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 28,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

n/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,655 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,874 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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PL57 BWD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PL57 BWD, 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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PL57 BWD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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