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KY07 JVU

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,873 mi
Last recorded68,873 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 JVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 68,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,209 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 68,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,736 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,719 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel cap seal deteriorated

underguards fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2019 42,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel cap seal deteriorated

underguards fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 36,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,521 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 28,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,991 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,774 miles

long travel on footbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,492 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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KY07 JVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY07 JVU, 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 KY07 JVU registered?

KY07 JVU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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