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V23 NGA

2018 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,344 mi
Last recorded45,344 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 NGA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wheels distorted

Nearside Rear brake binding

brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 79,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wheels distorted

Nearside Rear brake binding

brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 42,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 29,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 29,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,714 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 22,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,182 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front grill loose at bottom (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front grill loose at bottom (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,341 miles

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

rear tail pipe slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,680 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,653 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,474 miles

front pads 75% worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,801 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 45,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 42,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,909 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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V23 NGA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V23 NGA, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V23 NGA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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