2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupes, from 406 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 406 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupes than on all cars registered in 2007.
- Steering rack inner joints2.9× usualSmart (mcc) City Coupe9.9% All 2007 cars3.4%
Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
By area
The share of 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupe MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension38% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes35% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics35% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks14% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors13% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 129 | Suspension 35% |
| 2006 | 505 | Suspension 42% |
| 2005 | 313 | Suspension 37% |
| 2004 | 548 | Lights and electrics 36% |
| 2003 | 740 | Suspension 39% |
| 2002 | 517 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2001 | 152 | Brakes 33% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Smart (mcc) City Coupes registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score