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AY07 YXU

2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,346 mi
Last recorded144,346 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto63,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 YXU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 144,346 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 136,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 129,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 129,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,033 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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AY07 YXU is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY07 YXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY07 YXU is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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