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LM56 BTV

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,852 mi
Last recorded82,852 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 BTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil hard to fully inspect due to water from road (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper movement in top shock absorber mount/bush

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2022 82,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil hard to fully inspect due to water from road (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper movement in top shock absorber mount/bush

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 10 Nov 2021 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,327 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and split on outer sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and split on outer sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,987 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,952 miles

hi line stop lamp 3 of 5 bulbs working

rear wiper blade has split ends

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,625 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BTV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BTV, 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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What year was LM56 BTV registered?

LM56 BTV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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