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RF56 WMA

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,999 mi
Last recorded98,999 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 WMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,999 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 98,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 97,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 96,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,986 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 95,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 95,607 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 95,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,457 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 94,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,001 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,337 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear reluctor ring cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s seat belt frayed on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,505 miles

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

front brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,701 miles

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

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

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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RF56 WMA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF56 WMA, 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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RF56 WMA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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