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HV07 APX

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 APX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coolant leak on ramp during test - source not apparent but coolant over max level mark

Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm also heavy wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak on ramp during test - source not apparent but coolant over max level mark

front bumper lower section/under-tray poorly secured

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,902 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 42,973 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on the outer edge

Fail 1 May 2013 42,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,194 miles

battery insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,073 miles

battery insecure

near side headlamp aim pattern poor

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,725 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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HV07 APX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV07 APX, 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 HV07 APX registered?

HV07 APX is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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