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W478 RHW

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 RHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,759 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r brake binding slightly

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as vehicle fitted with plastic under covers

Fail 23 Sep 2011 124,759 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r brake binding slightly

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as vehicle fitted with plastic under covers

Pass 8 Oct 2010 118,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 118,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,414 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 106,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,365 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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W478 RHW is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W478 RHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W478 RHW is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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