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T234 DUF

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,325 mi
Last recorded73,325 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 DUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 73,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 70,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 70,414 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 66,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front hubs rusty and corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front lower suspension arm bush rusting through

offside rear tyre carcked and perished

rear axle corroded

speedometer ligths poor

Pass 28 May 2013 66,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front hubs rusty and corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front lower suspension arm bush rusting through

offside rear tyre carcked and perished

rear axle corroded

speedometer ligths poor

Pass 17 May 2012 62,806 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 May 2011 58,071 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 55,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 55,789 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

slight play in both outer track rod ends

Pass 28 May 2009 52,261 miles

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

Front hubs & shocks corroded

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

Fail 28 May 2009 52,261 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front hubs & shocks corroded

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 47,924 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,741 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres are cracking

both front wipers smear

both nearside & offside front leaf spring bushes are slightly perished

both the front brake discs are slightly corroded

both the front suspension struts are heavily corroded

brake pedal rubber is just starting to wear thin

engine oil sump pan is heavily corroded

exhaust rear box has corrosion

nearside front lower A-frame bushes are slightly worn & have slight movement

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has very slight play

turbo oil seal is weeping oil

Pass 18 May 2007 43,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,503 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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T234 DUF is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T234 DUF, 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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T234 DUF is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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