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V275 OBD

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,376 mi
Last recorded153,376 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 OBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 153,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and is cracked - replacement recommended. ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre pressure was low.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet.

Underside is heavily corroded generally and approaching acceptable limits.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades are deteriorated but clear screen

Fail 18 Apr 2017 153,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and is cracked - replacement recommended. ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre pressure was low.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Underside is heavily corroded generally and approaching acceptable limits.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades are deteriorated but clear screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,124 miles

All front suspension components are corroded but not to excess yet.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

optional offside mirror lens is not fitted.(LHD)

wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 152,206 miles

Front brake discs are corroded but not to excess.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 152,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are corroded but not to excess.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unusual noise from nearside front brake disc/hub area.Attention recommended.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 150,866 miles

Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Nearside front inner brake pad appears to be wearing thin.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Slightg damage to screen out of driver's view of the road.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 141,039 miles

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2012 141,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 127,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 109,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,059 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 22,708 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,708 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,403 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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V275 OBD is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V275 OBD, 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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V275 OBD is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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