MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box burst (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel No rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear shock outer casings showing signs of tyres fouling
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear shock outer casings showing signs of tyres fouling
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front steering arm/tie rod has slight play in inner joint
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap sealing ring perished
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
This vehicle requires tools to remove bonnet. so unable to check brake master cylinder and associated parts under the bonnet
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake pads about 75% worn
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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CV07 XVN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 CV07 XVN, 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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CV07 XVN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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