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V303 LGP

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,318 mi
Last recorded103,318 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 LGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 103,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,106 miles

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:front tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,105 miles

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

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

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,052 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,005 miles

All advisory items the same as original test

Fail 29 Jun 2007 66,005 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Rear number plate marked

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,689 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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V303 LGP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 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 V303 LGP, 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 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V303 LGP registered?

V303 LGP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V303 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V303 LGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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