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OV57 VFG

2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto56,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 VFG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 113,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,196 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,808 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2015 99,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,179 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE 2-3MM

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F ANTI ROLL-BAR D BUSH

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,832 miles

O/S/R TYRE 2-3MM

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F ANTI ROLL-BAR D BUSH

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,471 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 51,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,717 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING MORE ON INSIDE EDGES

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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OV57 VFG is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV57 VFG, 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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OV57 VFG is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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