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W529 SFP

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 SFP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 100,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 100,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 158,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 149,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 145,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 144,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

right front door secured by bungy chords (untied to test)

Fail 6 May 2015 144,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

right front door secured by bungy chords (untied to test)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 138,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 138,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 134,645 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 134,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 130,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 130,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 124,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 120,343 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 120,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 14 May 2008 117,682 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 117,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 115,174 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 115,174 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 108,597 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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W529 SFP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W529 SFP, 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.

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What year was W529 SFP registered?

W529 SFP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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