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YD57 ELX

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 ELX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 62,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 62,728 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 58,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 58,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,087 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear crash bar corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 51,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear crash bar corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 47,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,458 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,650 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 44,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem cracking

Rear silencer mount broken but system still supported

Vehicle has under shields fitted not allowing inspection of underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,506 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some vehicle components

Fail 14 Sep 2015 30,506 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some vehicle components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,102 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,883 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing but not affecting view

Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 15,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
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YD57 ELX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YD57 ELX, 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 YD57 ELX registered?

YD57 ELX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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