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YH57 FGC

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,372 mi
Last recorded61,372 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 FGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,372 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 61,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,173 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 56,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2022 56,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 55,342 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 55,341 miles

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

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

Front Body component likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2020 54,992 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls in poor condition.

Fail 5 May 2020 54,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres outer sidewalls in poor condition.

Pass 1 May 2019 51,989 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2018 48,744 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 48,735 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,546 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish/crack

Exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 47,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres starting to perish/crack

Exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,553 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 30,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2012 25,430 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,410 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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YH57 FGC is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH57 FGC, 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 YH57 FGC registered?

YH57 FGC is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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