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AP07 RLV

2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,677 mi
Last recorded39,677 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster39,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 RLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 39,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 39,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 38,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,422 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 38,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 37,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,298 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 25,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre splitting round tread at sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2017 23,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre splitting round tread at sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,625 miles

Both rear tyres cracking o sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,001 miles

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 12,362 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,805 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AP07 RLV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 39,338 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP07 RLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP07 RLV registered?

AP07 RLV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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