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KR56 VPL

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,103 mi
Last recorded93,103 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 VPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 93,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,363 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 92,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,446 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,597 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,597 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,258 miles

front disks poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,960 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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KR56 VPL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR56 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR56 VPL registered?

KR56 VPL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 February 2007.

Is KR56 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 VPL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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