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GJ57 LHW

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,985 mi
Last recorded59,985 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 59,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 59,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,231 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertrays stopping inspection of underneath of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2024 58,231 miles

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertrays stopping inspection of underneath of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 57,935 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2021 56,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2015 56,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,318 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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GJ57 LHW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GJ57 LHW, 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 GJ57 LHW registered?

GJ57 LHW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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