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BL56 LBF

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 LBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,292 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 92,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Top mount bush has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Top mount bush has slight play

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,117 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 68,949 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seal on fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,616 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 56,905 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 41,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underneath has some plastic covers on certain not allowing full inspection.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 41,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underneath has some plastic covers on certain not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,705 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2019 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,173 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel inside slight damaged &wipers slight worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,007 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wheel inside slight damaged

wipers slight worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 19,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 9,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,577 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BL56 LBF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL56 LBF, 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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BL56 LBF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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