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RJ57 LCV

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,006 mi
Last recorded115,006 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,006 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 114,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,726 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,751 miles

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

front discs pitted

under body cover insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,749 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

front discs pitted

under body cover insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2022 101,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,023 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 92,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 85,295 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 85,292 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,398 miles

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

floor pan under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,398 miles

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

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

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

floor pan under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60 R15 74T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55 R15 77T (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 26 Aug 2017 58,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60 R15 74T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55 R15 77T (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,254 miles

fuel cap seal is cracking, but is not leaking

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,040 miles

Both front wiper blades wearing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 36,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,269 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2012 31,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,667 miles

dent in passenger rear wheel rim

drivers rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

front tyres worn to 2-3 mm

passenger wiper starting to wear

Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,667 miles

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

dent in passenger rear wheel rim

drivers rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

front tyres worn to 2-3 mm

passenger wiper starting to wear

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,236 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,335 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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RJ57 LCV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ57 LCV, 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 RJ57 LCV registered?

RJ57 LCV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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