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RJ07 XFV

2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,995 mi
Last recorded50,995 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 XFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure - no immediate sign of puncture

exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak from either intercooler area or nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,894 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,283 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 44,282 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,738 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Dec 2014 36,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm (205/45r16)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 33,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 30,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,493 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 18,493 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 18,113 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges needs attention asap

both rear tyresvery close to limit needs attention

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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RJ07 XFV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 45,397 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ07 XFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ07 XFV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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