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WJ07 EGV

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 EGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 90,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisey (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened attention required (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured by nail

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 69,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured by nail

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,031 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,301 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 May 2014 57,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 48,064 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,540 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,502 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,900 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,264 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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WJ07 EGV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ07 EGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ07 EGV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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