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WU57 SKV

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 SKV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,135 miles

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

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

under body covered in plastic

Pass 3 May 2018 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 73,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 62,095 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,913 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,913 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside wiper blades inefective

Nearside headlamp .affected

Fail 7 Mar 2013 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside wiper blades inefective

Nearside headlamp .affected

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 15,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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WU57 SKV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU57 SKV, 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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WU57 SKV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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