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YF57 JFY

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,584 mi
Last recorded43,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 JFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 43,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front tyres are 12 years old

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear tyres are 13 years old

Fail 19 Jan 2026 43,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both front tyres are 12 years old

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear tyres are 13 years old

Pass 22 Jan 2025 42,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 42,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 42,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 41,919 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,671 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,237 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 39,237 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,019 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,587 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,195 miles

slight play in both front strut inserts.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,361 miles

offside front tyre slight run off.

rear tyres slight cracking.

slight play in nearside front strut .

Fail 16 Dec 2013 27,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre slight run off.

rear tyres slight cracking.

slight play in nearside front strut .

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,186 miles

slight play in nearside front strut insert.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,888 miles

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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YF57 JFY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF57 JFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 JFY registered?

YF57 JFY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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