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W453 ALA

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,863 mi
Last recorded119,863 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 ALA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 119,863 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

O/S door mirrod adjuster not working effectively

Rear No.plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 13 Aug 2009 119,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,808 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

Oil leak

Rear no.plate poor condition

Steering rack rubbed on bottom hose

Fail 15 Aug 2008 104,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 99,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 86,927 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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