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S333 ART

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,964 mi
Last recorded165,964 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 ART
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 165,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 165,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 151,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 134,332 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 134,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 118,396 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 118,396 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Advise fuse box loose in need of attention!

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front 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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 91,546 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 91,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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S333 ART is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S333 ART, 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 S333 ART registered?

S333 ART is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S333 ART safe to buy?

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