Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto (2007)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.9% first-time pass rate

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion struggles badly at MOT: just 53.3% pass on the first attempt, nearly 27 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. Nearly a quarter of these cars (23.4%) have had dangerous defects recorded, which is a genuine buyer concern—braking, steering, or visibility issues that need careful inspection before purchase.

The relatively low mileage (median 48,644 miles for a 17-year-old car) suggests these are lightly used vehicles, yet they still average 2.55 failures and 8.9 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than hard life. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, electrics, and brake components—the first-time pass rate tells you these cars typically need work, not cosmetic touch-ups.

We have limited data for the 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.55

Over 10.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

49k

Middle half: 33k–67k

For context

These stats describe 111 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	110	77.9%	2.55

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

48,644

typical

33,230

low mileage

66,883

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto vehicles fall between 33,230 and 66,883 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,230 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,230–66,883 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 90,292 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Autos are still being driven.

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.55

Avg failures per vehicle

8.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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