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YD07 EWV

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 EWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,272 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both starting to tear open (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tapped then came on (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level looks low

hand brake lever button and effort low one side

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,730 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front damage to front panel above bumper

Front deterioration to both front headlamps

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear signs of corrosion to rear brake back plate

Offside Rear wear to brake pads

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear signs of wear to tyres on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,179 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 82,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 78,107 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,817 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake discs worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion to exhaust

Engine oil low

Inner wall of each front tyre outer skin pilling away,only just passed test recommend to their replaced

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,218 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine covered

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine covered

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,635 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,161 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,652 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2012 36,652 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2011 28,259 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,281 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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YD07 EWV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD07 EWV, 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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YD07 EWV is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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