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SP57 LYJ

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LYJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,336 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 84,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 76,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 63,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,696 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyre carcasses deteriorating

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some freeplay to n/s track rod end

Temporary repair (gum) to exhaust

Tyre valves pinched by wheel trims

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,019 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 24,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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SP57 LYJ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 55,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP57 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP57 LYJ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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