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DE07 VEL

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto55,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VEL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 75,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 75,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,751 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,363 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,422 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 41,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,466 miles

Both front springs rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 36,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front springs rusty

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,884 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,550 miles

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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DE07 VEL is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE07 VEL, 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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DE07 VEL is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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