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GV57 XZP

2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto56,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XZP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement metal bush casings corroding and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,889 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,883 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,583 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 81,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 74,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 70,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,246 miles

N/S/R tyre has cuts to inner & outer sidewalls

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 May 2015 62,886 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 50,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 26,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GV57 XZP is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 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 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 GV57 XZP, 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 GV57 XZP registered?

GV57 XZP is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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