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HV57 OBW

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,615 mi
Last recorded84,615 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 OBW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,284 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 80,164 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,094 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2024 76,093 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,389 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

very slight noise n/s/r bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,387 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

very slight noise n/s/r bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,401 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 67,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,035 miles

both aims slightly faded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,222 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,606 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,606 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,159 miles

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,246 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,277 miles

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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HV57 OBW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV57 OBW, 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 HV57 OBW registered?

HV57 OBW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HV57 OBW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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