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T142 KUJ

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,251 mi
Last recorded130,251 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 KUJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 130,251 miles

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

battery light is on

emission levels high

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated with slight play

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated with slight play

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2011 129,810 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery light is on

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated with slight play

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated with slight play

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,910 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 113,731 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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T142 KUJ is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T142 KUJ, 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 T142 KUJ registered?

T142 KUJ is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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