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V471 KGH

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 KGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,363 miles

front inner brake discs slight corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,009 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 59,008 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust cracked and leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,652 miles

deep cut nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,079 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,898 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 51,830 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,048 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads worn low .

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,560 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2005 31,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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
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V471 KGH is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V471 KGH, 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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V471 KGH is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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