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DA57 VHM

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VHM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,889 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,889 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front bumper damaged

fuel cap housing damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,890 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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DA57 VHM is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA57 VHM, 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 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA57 VHM registered?

DA57 VHM is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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