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V888 SYD

2014 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

190,573 mi
Last recorded190,573 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 SYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 190,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 190,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 39,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 179,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 179,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 37,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 171,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 34,727 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 34,727 miles

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 159,481 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 159,481 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 143,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both side mirrors damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 31,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 29,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 108,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 27,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 88,475 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 25,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low and binding (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2017 67,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,200 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 82,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,945 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,791 miles

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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V888 SYD is a 2014 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 V888 SYD, 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 12 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V888 SYD is a 2014 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 November 2014.

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