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H7 VLG

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,020 mi
Last recorded38,020 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 VLG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,319 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Slight corrosion on brake flexi metal ends

Slight corrosion rear chassis

Slight play in steering system

Fail 13 Jul 2020 36,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Slight corrosion on brake flexi metal ends

Slight corrosion rear chassis

Slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,277 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Fail 21 Mar 2019 34,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,869 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,563 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 14,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,665 miles

both front tyres perishing .

Fail 2 Apr 2013 10,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres perishing .

Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,154 miles

front & rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,741 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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H7 VLG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H7 VLG, 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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H7 VLG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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