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RJ57 ZTL

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,566 mi
Last recorded56,566 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 ZTL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,566 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2021 56,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,975 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2020 55,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,845 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 54,845 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,898 miles

Brake discs rusting

Exhaust system rusting

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,233 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,608 miles

Undergrads fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undergrads fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,926 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,688 miles

Offside rear exhaust box mounting broken although exhaust is still secure

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 19,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZTL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

RJ57 ZTL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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