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B17 BYM

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

106,489 mi
Last recorded106,489 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BYM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,489 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 106,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,435 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 101,432 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 92,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,299 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt twisted

fog light dim

Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt twisted

fog light dim

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,583 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,583 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,300 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r hand brake outer casing poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r hand brake outer casing poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2011

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s hand brake cable poor condition

o/s hand brake effort low

Fail 29 Jan 2011 65,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs poor condition

o/s hand brake cable poor condition

o/s hand brake effort low

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,912 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 59,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 55,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,945 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,855 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,416 miles

complete plastic undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre close to limit on centre tread and badly perished in tread area and sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2006 42,694 miles

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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B17 BYM is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 B17 BYM, 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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B17 BYM is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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