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KT56 LVG

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 LVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 78,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2026 78,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 72,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,383 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 72,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,736 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all mounting bushes have some play/deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low but restricted view available (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress/condensation inner assembly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 61,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all mounting bushes have some play/deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low but restricted view available (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress/condensation inner assembly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water ingress to head lamp and condensing on lens/reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filling cap sealing rubber cracking, near excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,464 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

fuel filler cap seal cracked near excessive

Fail 6 Jan 2020 58,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

fuel filler cap seal cracked near excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test You are not allowed damage or items inc. satnav, phones, air fresheners, lucky charms etc, larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen

Vehicle is fitted with plastic undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2016 48,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 41,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,321 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 36,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,584 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 31,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,873 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 19,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,254 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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KT56 LVG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KT56 LVG, 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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KT56 LVG is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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