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HK56 HLZ

2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,406 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 59,406 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,560 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 55,560 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 33,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 33,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,620 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 25,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,545 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges / slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2013 16,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges / slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 14,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2012 14,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 12,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,641 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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HK56 HLZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,101 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK56 HLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK56 HLZ registered?

HK56 HLZ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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