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HV07 VYU

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,146 mi
Last recorded51,146 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 51,146 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut not tightened (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

beam images weak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,868 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 43,863 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Brake pedal sticking (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 43,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corroded on the upper side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corroded on the upper side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 43,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corroded on the upper side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corroded on the upper side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,606 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,229 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 42,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 16,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,255 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 10,515 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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HV07 VYU 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 64%.

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 HV07 VYU, 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 HV07 VYU registered?

HV07 VYU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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