2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Smart City Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

455 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 455 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.5%
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam3.5%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.6%
  2. Suspension16.9%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  6. Body & chassis7.5%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Smart City Coupe?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2007 Smart City Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 455 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Smart City Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Smart City Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).