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W231 NWF

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 NWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,917 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 79,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,381 miles

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

all tyres have age related cracks

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre light cracking to sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre light cracking to sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre split in inner sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 50,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W231 NWF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W231 NWF, 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 W231 NWF registered?

W231 NWF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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