MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust manifold cracked
O/S door mirrod adjuster not working effectively
Rear No.plate starting to de-laminate
Exhaust manifold cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
O/S door mirrod adjuster not working effectively
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear No.plate starting to de-laminate
Exhaust manifold cracked
Oil leak
Rear no.plate poor condition
Steering rack rubbed on bottom hose
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust manifold cracked
Oil leak
Rear no.plate poor condition
Steering rack rubbed on bottom hose
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Oil leak
bulb not working in high-level stop lamp
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W453 ALA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W453 ALA, 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 W453 ALA registered?
W453 ALA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2000.
Is W453 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W453 ALA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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