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GJ57 XVH

2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto51,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 XVH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,593 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,733 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 90,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,677 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,562 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 83,562 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,412 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside

harsh play in offside front top strut mount bush

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres cracking/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

offside rear brake binding

play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links

play in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,986 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

engine mount worn

front lower arms corroded/deteriorated

offside front tyre perished/cracking

slight corrosion underside

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,357 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,066 miles

front and rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,971 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 30,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,192 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,835
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
coil spring broken 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
position lamp(s) not working 18
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GJ57 XVH is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ57 XVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GJ57 XVH registered?

GJ57 XVH is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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