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SP57 YCU

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,534 mi
Last recorded78,534 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 YCU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 78,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 75,473 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 75,394 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 70,581 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside Rear (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 70,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside Rear (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,218 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,913 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,744 miles

exhaust bracket broken

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,266 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 7,973 miles

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 YCU is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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