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RO57 VAV

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,499 mi
Last recorded105,499 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto50,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 VAV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 105,499 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 83,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,467 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 79,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 76,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 76,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,544 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre at 2.5 mm

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre at 2.5 mm

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,847 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 56,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cuts in tread

Fail 16 May 2012 56,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cuts in tread

Fail 10 May 2012 56,033 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,096 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,920 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO57 VAV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO57 VAV, 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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RO57 VAV is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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