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W424 RSX

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 RSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Inners (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 116,968 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 116,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine misfire

Pass 16 May 2016 111,934 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 13 May 2015 105,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 105,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,326 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 102,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Side windows tinted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 92,678 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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W424 RSX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W424 RSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W424 RSX registered?

W424 RSX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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