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GV07 HKT

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

45,465 mi
Last recorded45,465 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 HKT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 45,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner shoulder ***STRONG ADVISORY*** 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner shoulder ***STRONG ADVISORY*** 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,099 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 145/65/15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

many under-trays limiting inspection of underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2022 44,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 145/65/15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

many under-trays limiting inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,773 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 43,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Oct 2020 43,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 42,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,773 miles

EML illuminated.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 41,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML illuminated.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,004 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 41,004 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,678 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 32,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,087 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,748 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 26,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,635 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,635 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 13,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GV07 HKT is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GV07 HKT, 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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GV07 HKT is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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