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T143 KJF

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,561 mi
Last recorded131,561 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 KJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,561 miles

chip in screen

plastic covers under body

steering lightly knochy

Fail 13 Apr 2016 131,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

plastic covers under body

steering lightly knochy

Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,772 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip in screen

Fail 28 Mar 2015 124,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip in screen

Pass 2 Apr 2014 118,774 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip in screen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chip in screen

Fail 15 Apr 2013 114,247 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in screen

Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,301 miles

air bag light on

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2012 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

air bag light on

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 109,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,154 miles

Oil leak

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

air con belt missing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

manifold exaust systemslight gas leak

Fail 12 Oct 2006 83,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 69,096 miles

beam deflectors fitted to h/lights

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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T143 KJF is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T143 KJF, 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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T143 KJF is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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