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KT56 LVW

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,627 mi
Last recorded52,627 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 LVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 52,627 miles

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

hi -- level stop light very small number of leds not working

petrol sealing cap deteriorated function still ok

Fail 16 May 2025 52,627 miles

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

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

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

hi -- level stop light very small number of leds not working

petrol sealing cap deteriorated function still ok

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2024 52,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,381 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 40,199 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 40,199 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 35,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,981 miles

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play but ok at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2018 34,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front brake discs worn and scored but ok on brake roller test

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play but ok at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,727 miles

N/S Steering rack inner arm has minor play

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S Steering rack inner arm has minor play

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,128 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

MINOR OIL LEAK

N/S STEERING RACK INNER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE AND HAS CRACKS ON INNER WALL (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

Fail 22 Aug 2016 30,128 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

MINOR OIL LEAK

N/S STEERING RACK INNER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE AND HAS CRACKS ON INNER WALL (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,611 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,147 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 7,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,435 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 6,435 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KT56 LVW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LVW, 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 KT56 LVW registered?

KT56 LVW is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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