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LM56 BPO

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil, but not quite sufficient to meet fail criteria. (75mm pool within 5 minutes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,129 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,218 miles

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

evidence of slight brake binding on the nearside rear roadwheel

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 30 May 2014 76,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,658 miles

Deep cuts in NSR Tyre tread (not bigger than 25mm and not showing cords)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF Tyre worn inner edge

Outer sidewall damage to NSR tyre (not bulged or showing cords)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,658 miles

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

Deep cuts in NSR Tyre tread (not bigger than 25mm and not showing cords)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF Tyre worn inner edge

Outer sidewall damage to NSR tyre (not bulged or showing cords)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,570 miles

both front brake dises worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,425 miles

n/s/r bumper has some damage

Pass 16 Feb 2010

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 BPO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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