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SV56 MTZ

2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,014 mi
Last recorded55,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A44,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 MTZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Finale Edition A
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,014 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 55,014 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted limited visibility at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,372 miles

all brake discs have surface rust due to being parked for a long period

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2019 53,372 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

all brake discs have surface rust due to being parked for a long period

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,272 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,290 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wheel/tyre has object inside

Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wheel/tyre has object inside

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,320 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV56 MTZ is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV56 MTZ, 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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SV56 MTZ is a 2007 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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