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SP57 LYX

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,373 mi
Last recorded54,373 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 45,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 40,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 36,547 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 36,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,258 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 25,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,503 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 22,503 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,319 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
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SP57 LYX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP57 LYX, 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 SP57 LYX registered?

SP57 LYX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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