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K7 TVP

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,764 mi
Last recorded84,764 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 TVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,764 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak evident

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak evident

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,127 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,316 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,316 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,176 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 75,176 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,020 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 71,020 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 68,340 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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K7 TVP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K7 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K7 TVP registered?

K7 TVP is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is K7 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 TVP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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