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OU57 ZHN

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,312 mi
Last recorded68,312 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 ZHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 68,312 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 54,842 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,471 miles

Front shock absorber top mount bearing assemblies have restricted movement

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 36,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,454 miles

all tyres low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lower shock absorber bushes worn

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,554 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 22,554 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,993 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OU57 ZHN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU57 ZHN, 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 OU57 ZHN registered?

OU57 ZHN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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