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PE07 RUA

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,780 mi
Last recorded160,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE07 RUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 160,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 160,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,017 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,110 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,110 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2010 57,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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PE07 RUA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PE07 RUA, 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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PE07 RUA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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