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KT56 MSU

2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 MSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,518 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge of tread

some play / movement engine / gearbox mounting

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,489 miles

some play / movement detected main fore and aft engine mount

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,635 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 66,960 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,182 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,975 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 52,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 47,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,596 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,591 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KT56 MSU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT56 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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

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