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W419 COJ

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW419 COJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,329 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,681 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,680 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 94,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 93,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,641 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,155 miles

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

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

front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,198 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 81,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 25 May 2010 80,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 65,448 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 53,831 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,831 miles

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

REAR number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,769 miles

both front brake discs very rusty

o/s/f plastic bumper damaged

oil level high

stop light in tail gate partly working

Pass 11 May 2006 39,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wheel arch/bumper damaged

rear no. plate poor condition

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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W419 COJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W419 COJ, 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 W419 COJ registered?

W419 COJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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