MOT Status
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90,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside seat belt slow to re tracked
under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view. .
under body plastic floor damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside seat belt slow to re tracked
under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view. .
under body plastic floor damaged
Body component slightly loose under body plastic floor damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body component slightly loose under body plastic floor damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
nearside and offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside and offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?
Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK57 VNW is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,326 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 Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK57 VNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EK57 VNW is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 5 October 2007.
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