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W553 OJC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,710 mi
Last recorded15,710 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 OJC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 15,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 15,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 14,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 22,164 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 22,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,150 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 20,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,840 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,556 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre thread

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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W553 OJC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W553 OJC, 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 W553 OJC registered?

W553 OJC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W553 OJC safe to buy?

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