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W373 FGC

1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet78,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 FGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,660 miles

nail in osf tyre

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,163 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,465 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 100,465 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 96,380 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,146 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,129 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 91,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,249 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 77,089 miles

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

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

exhaust repaired

Fail 8 Feb 2006 55,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,135 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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W373 FGC is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 78,224 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W373 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W373 FGC is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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