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PU51 LET

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,447 mi
Last recorded63,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU51 LET
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 63,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 45,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,481 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 41,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,554 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 26,450 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,219 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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PU51 LET is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PU51 LET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PU51 LET is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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