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W179 GOX

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,775 mi
Last recorded169,775 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 GOX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 169,775 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 8 May 2024 163,190 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 160,843 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,179 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 150,179 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 144,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2017 138,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,025 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in front shock top mounts

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front shock top mounts

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,143 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,563 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,227 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 34,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,106 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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W179 GOX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W179 GOX, 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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What year was W179 GOX registered?

W179 GOX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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