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KV07 JCU

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,987 mi
Last recorded66,987 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 JCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 57,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 57,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,296 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 53,296 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,021 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 48,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 44,127 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 44,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,996 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,091 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 35,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,702 miles

engine mainly concealled

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

steering / brake components concealled

under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,533 miles

brake & steering components concealed

restricted views engine bay

slight imbalance on rear brakes

under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 14 Mar 2011 16,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake & steering components concealed

restricted views engine bay

slight imbalance on rear brakes

under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,415 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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KV07 JCU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KV07 JCU, 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 KV07 JCU registered?

KV07 JCU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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