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KY07 JWJ

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,888 mi
Last recorded48,888 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 48,888 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rev gauge not operating correctly

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 47,978 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rev gauge not operating correctly

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door - Door handle is stiff - Door still readily opens

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rev gauge not working correctly

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 46,778 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rev gauge not working correctly

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Door handle stiff and sometimes difficult to open. Still opens readily.

Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff to operate

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

boot struts defective / weak

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,471 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,526 miles

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

boot struts defective

Fail 14 Feb 2020 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

boot struts defective

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 40,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,745 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 37,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,746 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 35,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,064 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,887 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 27,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,621 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 JWJ 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 KY07 JWJ, 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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KY07 JWJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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