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W312 BAW

1999 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,870 mi
Last recorded92,870 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 BAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,438 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)

abs fault

eml on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,438 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml on

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)

abs fault

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 77,604 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,304 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,709 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nail in near side rear tyre .

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,744 miles

foreign head lights fitted

front brake discs inner faces poor

Pass 12 Dec 2005 31,990 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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W312 BAW is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W312 BAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W312 BAW is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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