MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
corrosion on offside sill/wheel arch area
nearside washer tube damaged
rear damper lower bushes deteriorated
Front shock absorber casings starting to corrode
Unable to fully check brake pipes due to vehicle undershield
Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W522 RTO is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W522 RTO, 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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How do I check the history of W522 RTO?
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What year was W522 RTO registered?
W522 RTO is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W522 RTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W522 RTO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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