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WV57 PPZ

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 PPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,689 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 66,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,862 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 62,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,926 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,927 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 50,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,852 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,928 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,222 miles

front and rear under trays damaged

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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WV57 PPZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV57 PPZ, 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 WV57 PPZ registered?

WV57 PPZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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