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OY57 YYL

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 YYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,555 miles

handbrake performance just met performance may need attention shortly

offside and nearside top suspension top mounts slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,108 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 65,106 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top suspension mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,212 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 50,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,267 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,615 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,957 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 17 Sep 2012 20,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 20,404 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,313 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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OY57 YYL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY57 YYL, 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 OY57 YYL registered?

OY57 YYL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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