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RJ57 LBP

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,500 mi
Last recorded25,500 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 25,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,783 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 23,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 22,922 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 22,922 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 22,028 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes very noisy

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,297 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 18,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 16,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 16,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,025 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 15,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 12,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 12,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,867 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic covers underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2011 7,661 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 6,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 6,241 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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RJ57 LBP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ57 LBP, 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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RJ57 LBP is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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