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YS56 VAA

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 VAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 59,764 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 54,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 54,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has under trays + sill covers fitted

suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,924 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 48,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 39,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 38,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 38,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,475 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 37,411 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 37,374 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,148 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 37,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,334 miles

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 4 Dec 2020 36,334 miles

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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 29,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 19,031 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall. cords not exposed

Pass 7 Jan 2016 12,678 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut. cords not exposed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 9,605 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 7,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 6,308 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 3,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 2,747 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 1,989 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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YS56 VAA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS56 VAA, 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 YS56 VAA registered?

YS56 VAA is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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