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H1 LAU

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,463 mi
Last recorded65,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 LAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 65,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,395 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,571 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 62,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front rubber boots badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 59,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,111 miles

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

front brake discs sligh corrded.

nearside rear tyre slight perishing outer wall.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 47,111 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs sligh corrded.

nearside rear tyre slight perishing outer wall.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 44,227 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,426 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,295 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,295 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,356 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside number plate lamp flickering but emitting steady light

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,697 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,429 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 24,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,722 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 18,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,209 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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H1 LAU is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H1 LAU, 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 H1 LAU registered?

H1 LAU is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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