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GF07 VDE

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 VDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 115,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 102,073 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,196 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 96,196 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,748 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,548 miles

engine mounts are sightly weak

front brake pads are low

front middle engine mount rubber is perishing sightly

nearside front lower arm bushes have play

offside rear tyre is perishing around tread and sidewalls and wearing inner tread

sevice light is on

Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounts are sightly weak

front brake pads are low

front middle engine mount rubber is perishing sightly

nearside front lower arm bushes have play

offside rear tyre is perishing around tread and sidewalls and wearing inner tread

sevice light is on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,259 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing

front brake pads wearing low and discs have surface xorrosion

play in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyre treads perishing

front brake pads wearing low and discs have surface xorrosion

play in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GF07 VDE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF07 VDE, 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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GF07 VDE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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