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BJ07 OVX

2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster39,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,376 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 84,376 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,859 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen scratched, not excessive

Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen scratched, not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 419,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,566 miles

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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BJ07 OVX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ07 OVX, 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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BJ07 OVX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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