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WJ07 RTV

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 RTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 93,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 93,619 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,446 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 85,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 79,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,374 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,805 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,404 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,224 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,224 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,154 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 9,823 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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WJ07 RTV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ07 RTV, 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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WJ07 RTV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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