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W268 XGN

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,431 mi
Last recorded114,431 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 XGN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 114,431 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 114,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,508 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to offside rear outer sill/wheel arch

indicators flashing quick

Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to offside rear outer sill/wheel arch

indicators flashing quick

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,198 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre2-3mm

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,198 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,223 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,222 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,004 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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W268 XGN is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W268 XGN, 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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W268 XGN is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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