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BP07 NLZ

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 NLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 74,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 72,976 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,090 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,291 miles

Central Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65r15 72t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,863 miles

Engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Front Steering rack ram slight noise when lock to lock applied

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2019 64,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Steering rack ram slight noise when lock to lock applied

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,771 miles

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

Offside Headlight main beam image too high

Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,771 miles

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

Offside Headlight main beam image too high

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,331 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,594 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,979 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 33,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 21,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracking on tread corners

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,914 miles

front tyres cracking on tread corners

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,453 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit

light perishing to front tyres

wipers poor

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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BP07 NLZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BP07 NLZ, 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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BP07 NLZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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