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MV07 VCY

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 VCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

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

Offside dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,892 miles

Front brake discs very corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,888 miles

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

Front brake discs very corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,313 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,313 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,258 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 80,258 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,808 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 4mm , chip in screen.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,497 miles

front brake pads 4mm , chip in screen.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,090 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MV07 VCY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV07 VCY, 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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MV07 VCY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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