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RX57 LVG

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,386 mi
Last recorded58,386 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 LVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 58,386 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 58,380 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,681 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 56,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 2 May 2023 55,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 49,163 miles

Both sides rear tyres approaching wear markers

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,806 miles

Horn not working properly Horn goes off when steering rotated (7.7 (a) (i))

Horn goes off when steering wheel rotated or pulled

Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly Horn goes off when steering rotated (7.7 (a) (i))

Horn goes off when steering wheel rotated or pulled

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,325 miles

Front and rear tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2019 44,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front and rear tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2018 43,349 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2018 43,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge is worn.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge is worn.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated excessively cracked. (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge is worn.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge is worn.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,269 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm [155/60/15/conti]

Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,900 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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RX57 LVG 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 RX57 LVG, 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 RX57 LVG registered?

RX57 LVG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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