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V648 FTR

1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,615 mi
Last recorded104,615 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet78,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 FTR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,988 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,771 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2023 101,969 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,325 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2020 98,416 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,107 miles

chip in screen

light deflectors fitted to headlamps

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

side repeaters starting to lose colour

Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,107 miles

chip in screen

light deflectors fitted to headlamps

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

side repeaters starting to lose colour

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,185 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 96,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

left hand drive,headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

left hand drive,headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,121 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.385 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 130,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 105,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 97,675 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 97,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 88,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 76,218 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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V648 FTR is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 78,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V648 FTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V648 FTR registered?

V648 FTR is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V648 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V648 FTR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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