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BJ07 OWC

2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster39,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 69,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,147 miles

front suspension creaking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen couple stone chips

Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen couple stone chips

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,711 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge and cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,356 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,980 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,372 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,892 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 OWC is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWC, 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 BJ07 OWC registered?

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

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