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FY57 ZDG

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 ZDG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 66,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,430 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 63,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 63,246 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 63,246 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes not working hand brake ok (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,592 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 62,590 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,060 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 58,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,375 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,828 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,899 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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FY57 ZDG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc 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 FY57 ZDG, 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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FY57 ZDG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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