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W538 SJH

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 SJH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,662 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 50,554 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 65,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 37,850 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
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W538 SJH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W538 SJH, 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 W538 SJH registered?

W538 SJH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W538 SJH safe to buy?

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