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V164 HKW

1999 Mcc Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,436 mi
Last recorded155,436 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mcc Smart96,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 HKW
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 155,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle corroded not considered excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2018 155,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle corroded not considered excessive

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle corroding not considered excessive

Fail 12 Apr 2017 155,360 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle corroding not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jan 2015 142,502 miles

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

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

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

temporary headlight converters fitted

unable to inspect sills due to bodykit

welding repairs previously carried out to rear sub frame

Fail 16 Jan 2015 142,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect sills due to bodykit

welding repairs previously carried to rear sub frame

Pass 4 Jan 2014 136,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 136,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 133,582 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2012 128,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2012 128,425 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,416 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 110,547 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 110,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,058 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wiperblade slightly split on ends

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,031 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,707 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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V164 HKW is a 1999 Mcc Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 96,617 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 Mcc Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V164 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V164 HKW registered?

V164 HKW is a 1999 Mcc Smart, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V164 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V164 HKW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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