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BU07 YSA

2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A44,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YSA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,418 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 133,026 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted

Offside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front washer just hitting the screen

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover / under tray fitted , obscuring view of testable items

engine oil low

Fail 27 Jan 2019 132,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 125,423 miles

Front brake imbalance just in maximum limit

Park brake performance just in minimum limit

Fail 27 Oct 2017 125,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Just about to expose cords on inner edge, also bulged (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake imbalance just in maximum limit

Park brake performance just in minimum limit

Fail 4 Sep 2017 125,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear tyres poor condition, inner shoulders close to cords

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,825 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,087 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,248 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tread patern of offside front tyre

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,208 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tread patern of offside front tyre

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,008 miles

High leavel brake light inoperative

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 24,403 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A?

Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,861
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 24
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BU07 YSA is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 44,772 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 Roadster Finale Edition A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU07 YSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU07 YSA is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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