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MP02 RUS

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP02 RUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 85,074 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 85,056 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 81,560 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,366 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TOP MOUNT GOT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,465 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 68,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 68,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,756 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 62,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,765 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 58,656 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads becoming thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight noise on brake application / recomend futher investigation .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covers deteriorated . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall chaffing on broken road spring / side wall slightly damaged / not to cords / recomend replacement . / 145/65/r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 50,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,309 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,180 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 28,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 22,203 miles

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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MP02 RUS is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MP02 RUS, 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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MP02 RUS is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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