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FL07 JVV

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,916 mi
Last recorded35,916 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 JVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,751 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2022 35,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,606 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 35,606 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 35,586 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 35,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor mounting bracket not secure abs wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,154 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 34,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted unable to examine components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 32,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted unable to examine components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,884 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,972 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 22,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 19,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,711 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 13,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,251 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
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FL07 JVV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL07 JVV, 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 FL07 JVV registered?

FL07 JVV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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