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KV07 JBU

2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,727 mi
Last recorded58,727 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 JBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 58,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,717 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 58,717 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread perished/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread perished/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,676 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,382 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine and gear box mounts very weak and splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine and gear box mounts very weak and splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,463 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,460 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perishing

rear tyres split on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perishing

rear tyres split on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,588 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,581 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 14,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KV07 JBU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV07 JBU, 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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KV07 JBU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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