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SO57 ECY

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

40,515 mi
Last recorded40,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 ECY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 40,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn also tyre slightly cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 36,143 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 33,363 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 33,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,782 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 31,782 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 30,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 30,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 28,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation does not increase and reduce at same rate (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 27,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut nearly to cords and is all cracked plus tyre is 12years old advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 26,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 26,985 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,189 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 26,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 25,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,615 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer shoulder.

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,005 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 18,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,942 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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SO57 ECY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SO57 ECY, 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 SO57 ECY registered?

SO57 ECY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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