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YC57 KAJ

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 KAJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 49,773 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,220 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 47,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded through clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,398 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,484 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,682 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,465 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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YC57 KAJ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC57 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC57 KAJ registered?

YC57 KAJ is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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