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WG07 JTU

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,653 mi
Last recorded63,653 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 JTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both Rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,650 miles

tailgate struts weak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 48,649 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tailgate struts weak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,754 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,115 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2016 44,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,248 miles

slight oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,000 miles

front reg plate holder damage

washers poor

Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate holder damage

washers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,973 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,973 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,604 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 11,510 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 11,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 8,337 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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WG07 JTU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG07 JTU, 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 WG07 JTU registered?

WG07 JTU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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