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LJ57 YUU

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto50,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YUU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 68,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear bracket also broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,331 miles

gearbox mount defective

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 65,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,421 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,033 miles

front body panel/bonnet loose just acceptable at time of test.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

front body panel/bonnet loose just acceptable at time of test.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,513 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 46,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,394 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 41,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread not showing cord

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,968 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 10,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,162 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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LJ57 YUU is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 50,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 YUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ57 YUU is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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