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PL57 TBU

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 TBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,660 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 67,666 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,910 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting bracket snapped but has been secured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting bracket snapped but has been secured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,309 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 TBU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TBU, 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 PL57 TBU registered?

PL57 TBU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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