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KJ07 CLY

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 CLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 97,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,745 miles

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

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

front disc is corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 93,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

front disc is corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 91,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 3,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 88,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,875 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,400 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced try bulb first if not headlamp will be needed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,496 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,163 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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KJ07 CLY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KJ07 CLY, 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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KJ07 CLY is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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