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V115 TAR

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,480 mi
Last recorded59,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 TAR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,140 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,849 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,960 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 52,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 48,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,771 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 45,770 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,130 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 5 Oct 2016 39,129 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,200 miles

Nearside front tyre valve stem is slightly cracked/split and may require attention soon!

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,140 miles

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorated/cracked and will require attention!

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated/cracked on the outer sidewall but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

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

Offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorated/cracked and will require attention!

Rear exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorated/cracked and will require attention!

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated/cracked on the outer sidewall but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

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

Offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorated/cracked and will require attention!

Rear exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,903 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 21,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V115 TAR is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V115 TAR, 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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V115 TAR is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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