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L4 YBD

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,706 mi
Last recorded52,706 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 YBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,706 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,612 miles

Both rear shocker weak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 46,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shocker weak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 41,221 miles

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

Fuel cap seal worn

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Gear box oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,644 miles

all four tyres perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,577 miles

rear tyres starting to crack (195/50/r15/82t)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 24,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres starting to crack (195/50/r15/82t)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,455 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 19,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,504 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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L4 YBD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 45,397 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L4 YBD registered?

L4 YBD is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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