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GC07 ART

2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,167 mi
Last recorded70,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A44,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC07 ART
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 70,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,951 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wiper smearing the screen

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,508 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 64,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 63,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 63,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,194 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,184 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,184 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,784 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,783 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,844 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
Full Smart Roadster Finale Edition A reliability report

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GC07 ART is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,772 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 Roadster Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC07 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GC07 ART is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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