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YF57 JHO

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 JHO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 94,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 91,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 87,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 84,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,592 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,591 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,882 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 29,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 16,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower floorpan covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,387 miles

lower floorpan covers fitted

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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YF57 JHO is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF57 JHO, 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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YF57 JHO is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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