Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (65.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (62.1% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (58.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Smart (mcc) Forfour (2007)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Smart Forfour falls slightly below the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 75.4% versus 80%, and nearly four in ten of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for buyers considering an older city car. Petrol versions fare marginally better at 75.7%, though the difference is negligible.

At 62,088 miles on average, these Forfours show moderate wear for their age, yet they're racking up 4.14 failures per test and nearly 19 advisories, suggesting developing issues are common. Check the brake system, suspension, and emissions components closely on any example you view, and factor in the likelihood of remedial work within the first year of ownership.

We have limited data for the 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

38.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.14

Over 15.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

59k

Middle half: 50k–72k

For context

These stats describe 140 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 140 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 65.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 58.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 24.2%

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 23%

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lighting 19.9%

Offside Registration plate lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 38.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	137	75.7%	4.09

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

58,560

typical

49,568

low mileage

71,551

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour vehicles fall between 49,568 and 71,551 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,568 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 49,568–71,551 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfours sit.

⚠ Over 96,593 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 34% of 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfours are still active.

Numbers are declining — 43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.14

Avg failures per vehicle

18.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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