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YT57 WLE

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 WLE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 56,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,057 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 55,048 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,957 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 49,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 43,887 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Brake pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,485 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,708 miles

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

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

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

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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YT57 WLE is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT57 WLE, 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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YT57 WLE is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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