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YH07 HRL

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,143 mi
Last recorded75,143 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 HRL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,143 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy attention required (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 75,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy attention required (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 72,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,802 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,606 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 62,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,280 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear lamp lens melted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,281 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear lamp lens melted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,520 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,520 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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YH07 HRL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH07 HRL, 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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YH07 HRL is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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