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W423 PSX

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,597 mi
Last recorded107,597 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 PSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 100,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 95,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,454 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,827 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 65,725 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,285 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,995 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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W423 PSX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W423 PSX, 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 W423 PSX registered?

W423 PSX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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