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LJ56 YAK

2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 YAK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,966 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,348 miles

Lower steering UJ slightly stiff when turning

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,650 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,879 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,203 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,934 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 53,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 49,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,566 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,532 miles

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/f tyre is cracking

wiring hanging down in o/s/f footwell

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LJ56 YAK is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 45,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 YAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ56 YAK registered?

LJ56 YAK is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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