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V494 DHH

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,487 mi
Last recorded126,487 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 DHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 126,487 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 126,428 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 102,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 102,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,464 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,712 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,291 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 61,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under body covers insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2005 49,493 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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V494 DHH is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V494 DHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V494 DHH registered?

V494 DHH is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V494 DHH safe to buy?

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