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AV56 YKG

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YKG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 3 May 2019 72,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,150 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 70,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall - split / cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall - split / cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,521 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides - LED's out (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides - LED's out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,711 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 53,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 38,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 30,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV56 YKG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 AV56 YKG, 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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AV56 YKG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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