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W195 YBM

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,433 mi
Last recorded137,433 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 YBM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,433 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2012 131,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 112,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,630 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,759 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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W195 YBM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W195 YBM, 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 W195 YBM registered?

W195 YBM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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