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V404 REG

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 REG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,015 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,015 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s front anti role bar link slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2010 97,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,202 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 87,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

crack in nearside rear bumper

nail in offside front tyre (not repairable)

nearside rear number plate light loose but working

offside front underbodt tray damaged and insecure

offside rear tyre outer sidewall as a cut but no cords expsoed

reanumber plate slighty worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 64,876 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,804 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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V404 REG is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V404 REG, 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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V404 REG is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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