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SM57 LNG

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LNG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 92,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 92,316 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,075 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,025 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,834 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 82,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 75,562 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,209 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,294 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,294 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,557 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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SM57 LNG is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM57 LNG, 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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What year was SM57 LNG registered?

SM57 LNG is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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