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A16 DNP

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DNP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,606 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 77,970 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 77,970 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 58,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp aim masked

oil leak

shields fitted complete under side of vehicle ./plastic sill covers fitted .

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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A16 DNP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 A16 DNP, 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 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 DNP registered?

A16 DNP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is A16 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DNP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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