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BU07 YPN

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Lpg 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,451 mi
Last recorded198,451 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YPN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 198,451 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 198,451 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Outer Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road major cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 189,732 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 189,731 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 176,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 176,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 158,627 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 158,627 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 148,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 144,630 miles

exhaust system corroded

horn sounds a little squeaky

oil sump rusty and leaking

Fail 20 May 2015 144,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil sump rusty and leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,566 miles

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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BU07 YPN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc lpg 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 BU07 YPN, 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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What year was BU07 YPN registered?

BU07 YPN is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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