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RF07 SXJ

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 SXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 62,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 62,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,602 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 61,572 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 58,946 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,160 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 18,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,849 miles

Front tyres perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,869 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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RF07 SXJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 RF07 SXJ, 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 RF07 SXJ registered?

RF07 SXJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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