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SV56 EPA

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

45,949 mi
Last recorded45,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 45,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 44,538 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,212 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 44,195 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,824 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 43,785 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,256 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 42,252 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,016 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,701 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 38,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,481 miles

offside front tyre is cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,933 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 34,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,752 miles

offside front tyre tread is cracking slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre tread is cracking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 21,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,780 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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SV56 EPA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV56 EPA, 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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SV56 EPA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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