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W248 ALA

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 ALA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,160 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,105 miles

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall is cut no cord showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W248 ALA 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 91.7%.

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 W248 ALA, 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 W248 ALA registered?

W248 ALA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W248 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 ALA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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