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RF56 NWE

2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,799 mi
Last recorded61,799 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe45,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 NWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 61,799 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 56,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 56,875 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 56,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,272 miles

front brake discs corroded

front inner pads look low but cant fully inspect them

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Oct 2021 55,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front inner pads look low but cant fully inspect them

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 50,165 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 35,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone, REAR pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone, REAR pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,237 miles

Rear tyres light cracking on sidewall

Front tyres cracking on tread, but no ply showing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 16,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear tyres light cracking on sidewall

Front tyres cracking on tread, but no ply showing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 11,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 11,773 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 11,699 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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RF56 NWE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,426 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 NWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF56 NWE registered?

RF56 NWE is a 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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