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KP56 YLU

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 YLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,666 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both insecure and rubbing on the front wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back on both chassis rails and around rear subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both steering arms corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 78,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 78,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,980 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (centre box corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (centre box corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 68,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 65,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 58,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 50,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,485 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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KP56 YLU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP56 YLU, 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 KP56 YLU registered?

KP56 YLU is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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