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VX57 VBG

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 VBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2025 91,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 73,289 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,070 miles

Rear tyres uneven tread

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r o/s/f n/s/ f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wiper missing

Fail 2 Sep 2020 69,070 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear tyres uneven tread

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r o/s/f n/s/ f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper missing

Fail 3 Aug 2020 69,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advice both rear axle beam bushes are showing signs of wear .

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,226 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Front coil springs lightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light out in high level brake light

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Road wheel slightly damaged All four (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,052 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,790 miles

All four road wheels slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,790 miles

All four road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front inicator lamp loose

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,664 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,951 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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VX57 VBG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX57 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX57 VBG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 November 2007.

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