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HK56 HLF

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,192 mi
Last recorded60,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 60,192 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 60,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 59,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,470 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 54,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 49,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,662 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,783 miles

Central stop lamp not fully working

fuel cap sealing devise cracked but still effective

Fail 16 Jan 2020 42,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central stop lamp not fully working

fuel cap sealing devise cracked but still effective

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,564 miles

Both rear indicators starting to dis-colour

Offside rear wheel arch damaged / cracked

Petrol cap seal perished & splitting -close to excess-

Washer jets poor

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,131 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 32,123 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,076 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 23,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,035 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 20,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,521 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 15,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 12,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 12,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,159 miles

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

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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HK56 HLF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HK56 HLF, 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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HK56 HLF is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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