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W385 AVE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Diesel 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,549 mi
Last recorded209,549 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 AVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 209,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 209,549 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 194,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 186,379 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 186,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 179,175 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 17,915 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 175,516 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 167,438 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 167,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 156,614 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 156,614 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 144,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 133,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,256 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 121,256 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 111,892 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
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W385 AVE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W385 AVE, 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 W385 AVE registered?

W385 AVE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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