2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe · 5,633 MOT tests
2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliability
2007 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (5,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 65,320
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,633
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.5% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.8%
- Suspension14.9%
- Brakes9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
- Tyres5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.12%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.73%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.26%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.17%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo Coupe year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliable?
2007 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (5,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.35% of tests), position lamp not working (4.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe shows 65,320 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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