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BU07 YRV

2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,743 mi
Last recorded148,743 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster39,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 148,743 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 126,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r tyre mishaped on inner edge

o/s/f headlight (glass) lens missing

Fail 7 Feb 2015 110,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r tyre mishaped on inner edge

o/s/f headlight (glass) lens missing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,532 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,246 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)

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,212 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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BU07 YRV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU07 YRV, 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 BU07 YRV registered?

BU07 YRV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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