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FL07 VFJ

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,040 mi
Last recorded43,040 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 VFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster loose.

Petrol cap seal cracked.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,690 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Nearside Front Fuse box adrift in vehicle.

Offside Front ABS cable adrift and rubbing on suspension.

Fail 24 Mar 2022 40,687 miles

Offside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front mounting split. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Nearside Front Fuse box adrift in vehicle.

Offside Front ABS cable adrift and rubbing on suspension.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 39,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp To bright suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,799 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 39,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Bottle has major leak. (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,045 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

front brake pads worn

offside rear coil spring rusty

play in offside front lower wishbone back bush

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

very slight play in nearside front lower back bush

Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

front brake pads worn

offside rear coil spring rusty

play in offside front lower wishbone back bush

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

very slight play in nearside front lower back bush

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,412 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,412 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,637 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2015 28,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,898 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,342 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 22 Mar 2013 23,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,348 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 VFJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

FL07 VFJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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