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AD07 BUW

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,211 mi
Last recorded125,211 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 125,211 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 121,086 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 117,429 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2022 111,041 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 111,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 105,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,995 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 72,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 71,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 71,794 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,177 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 50,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 41,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,623 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AD07 BUW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD07 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD07 BUW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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