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LM56 BOV

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,868 mi
Last recorded80,868 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 BOV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,868 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 80,843 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,381 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 73,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,982 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,011 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted to majority of underside obscuring some items in the engine bay & on underside

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing but still forms a sufficient seal at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 58,011 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted to majority of underside obscuring some items in the engine bay & on underside

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing but still forms a sufficient seal at time of test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working poor connection (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,213 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing but still forms a sufficient seal at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/perished DOT code: 0809

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/perished DOT code: 1809

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing but still forms a sufficient seal at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/perished DOT code: 0809

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/perished DOT code: 1809

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,305 miles

bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,169 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Mar 2015 51,169 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,808 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,937 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,592 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LM56 BOV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LM56 BOV, 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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LM56 BOV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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