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V25 MRT

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,868 mi
Last recorded124,868 miles
Recorded on31 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 MRT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2015 124,868 miles

both front shock absorbers rusty

Fail 31 May 2015 124,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front shock absorbers rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2013 124,702 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 120,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front headlamp lens cracked not effecting beam pattern

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,516 miles

nearside front headlamp lens cracked not effecting beam pattern

Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,527 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 111,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 100,136 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 100,136 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 85,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 70,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 70,897 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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V25 MRT is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 83,704 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V25 MRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V25 MRT registered?

V25 MRT is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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