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FV57 OTR

2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto56,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 OTR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,713 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 73,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,820 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 67,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,890 miles

Bad knocking from front of vehicle.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 63,890 miles

Bad knocking from front of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,317 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,267 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,251 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,774 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
position lamp(s) not working 21
Stop lamp not working 19
coil spring broken 17
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FV57 OTR is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,419 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 Pulse 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV57 OTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV57 OTR registered?

FV57 OTR is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for FV57 OTR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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