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OE56 BEY

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

57,182 mi
Last recorded57,182 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 57,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,649 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,940 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,849 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 52,849 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 50,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,843 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 44,843 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 39,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,076 miles

recommend checking front brake pads in 3-4000 miles

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,525 miles

Both front tyres perrished

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak from both drive shaft oil seals

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 31,525 miles

Both front tyres perrished

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak from both drive shaft oil seals

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,546 miles

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

slight oil leak from both drive shaft oil seals

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,621 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

check front brake pads in 3000 miles

Fail 22 Sep 2010 22,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

check front brake pads in 3000 miles

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,053 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 19,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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OE56 BEY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OE56 BEY, 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 OE56 BEY registered?

OE56 BEY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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