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W506 RPE

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,470 mi
Last recorded95,470 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet77,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 RPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,469 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,109 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,040 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2013 53,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,554 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,942 miles

Handbrake cable slightly frayed

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 44,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,016 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,229 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,029 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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W506 RPE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W506 RPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W506 RPE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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