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RJ07 XHB

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 XHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,692 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,772 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

washer jets provide limited fluid

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,391 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 65,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,350 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 49,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,825 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front joints have slight wear ()

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished & cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2019 42,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front joints have slight wear ()

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished & cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 34,666 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 22,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,753 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 7,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 4,873 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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RJ07 XHB is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RJ07 XHB, 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 RJ07 XHB registered?

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

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