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W238 SRX

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,526 mi
Last recorded116,526 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 SRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 116,526 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 116,526 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 109,772 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,615 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 100,094 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 87,913 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 87,774 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 81,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 74,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 74,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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W238 SRX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W238 SRX, 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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W238 SRX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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