CarVerify

Free Car Check

V627 FTR

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,107 mi
Last recorded67,107 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 FTR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively brake drum ceased (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 67,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement wheel ceased on (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,509 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 63,396 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,648 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 51,648 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,937 miles

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside & offside front brake disc's corrode inner side.

nearside & offside front indicator light faded up.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth & wall cracked quite alot.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 45,937 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside & offside front brake disc's corrode inner side.

nearside & offside front indicator light faded up.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth & wall cracked quite alot.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,629 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 36,629 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,580 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,946 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut around sidewall advised to change.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,977 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V627 FTR is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V627 FTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V627 FTR?

You can check the full history of V627 FTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V627 FTR registered?

V627 FTR is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V627 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V627 FTR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V627 FTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V627 FTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.