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V143 GLM

2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,903 mi
Last recorded66,903 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster77,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 GLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,233 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 55,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,341 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 47,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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V143 GLM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 77,661 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V143 GLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V143 GLM registered?

V143 GLM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V143 GLM safe to buy?

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