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RJ57 YLF

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 42,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,895 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 41,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,988 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 40,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 40,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks on the walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall slightly cracking

Pass 9 May 2017 39,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,740 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 20,740 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,402 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 YLF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ57 YLF, 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 RJ57 YLF registered?

RJ57 YLF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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