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BB55 SUZ

2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 SUZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,754 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,174 miles

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

front discs pitted

front wishbones corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,971 miles

front discs pitted from inside

Fail 10 Oct 2023 69,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front discs pitted from inside

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,157 miles

front discs pitted

front wishbones corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front discs pitted

front wishbones corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,650 miles

front wishbones corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 68,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front wishbones corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,371 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic belly plates fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

OIL LIGHT FLASHING ON DASHBOARD SEVERE OIL LEAK , DRIPPING

Fail 8 Apr 2015 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic belly plates fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

OIL LIGHT FLASHING ON DASHBOARD SEVERE OIL LEAK , DRIPPING

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,071 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,322 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,082 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,060 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BB55 SUZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,101 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB55 SUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BB55 SUZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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