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W149 RCC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 RCC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,202 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,202 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,897 miles

2 Led on center brake light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,351 miles

front brake discs

slight play nearside front trackrod end

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,243 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,243 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,843 miles

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

front no. plate untidy

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,843 miles

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)

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

front no. plate untidy

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 67,245 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 42,748 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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W149 RCC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 70,485 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 W149 RCC, 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 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W149 RCC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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