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V526 HDT

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 HDT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,837 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,766 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 68,766 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,661 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,917 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
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V526 HDT is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 599cc 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 V526 HDT, 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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What year was V526 HDT registered?

V526 HDT is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V526 HDT safe to buy?

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