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BU07 YPE

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,885 mi
Last recorded71,885 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,885 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,075 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 70,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,670 miles

Both front hub assemblies and stub axles are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to pipe between the flexible hose and the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is starting to perish/crack in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,346 miles

Puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012
Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,256 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,256 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,695 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BU07 YPE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU07 YPE, 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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What year was BU07 YPE registered?

BU07 YPE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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