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ST56 TVJ

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,317 miles

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

leaking oil from engine

Fail 25 Nov 2025 88,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

leaking oil from engine

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 85,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,267 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,456 miles

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

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

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

advised front tyres cracking up on thread and between thread

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,219 miles

advised both front tyres outer walls starting to crack up

advised offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,219 miles

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

advised both front tyres outer walls starting to crack up

advised offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,083 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,995 miles

small cracks on both front tyres

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cracks on both front tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,886 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,091 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 26,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,789 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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ST56 TVJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc 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 ST56 TVJ, 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 ST56 TVJ registered?

ST56 TVJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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