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W458 EKJ

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 EKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,593 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 48,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 46,092 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 46,092 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 45,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 43,532 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,653 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 25,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,253 miles

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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W458 EKJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W458 EKJ, 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 W458 EKJ registered?

W458 EKJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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The MOT history for W458 EKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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