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HY07 FNV

2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,668 mi
Last recorded98,668 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 FNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,317 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 83,317 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,759 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 74,750 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,049 miles

both front tyres beginning to get low inner edges

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres beginning to get low inner edges

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,028 miles

o/s lamp damaged but working

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,638 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,084 miles

Some play in n/s/f shock absorber top bush.

Some stifness in steering during suspended lockj-to-lock inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,000 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

age cracking on both rear shocker bushes

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

slight lip on front inner brake discs

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,458 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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HY07 FNV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue 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) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 45,287 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY07 FNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HY07 FNV registered?

HY07 FNV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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