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YL56 LKN

2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,467 mi
Last recorded30,467 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet44,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 30,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 30,014 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end - separate ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 28,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,829 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 22,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,362 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 14,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,478 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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YL56 LKN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 44,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL56 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL56 LKN registered?

YL56 LKN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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The MOT history for YL56 LKN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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