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W557 UJM

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,185 mi
Last recorded91,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 UJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,185 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall ,deteriorating tread wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,076 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall ,deteriorating tread wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog lamp bracket cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,288 miles

veichle fitted with under trays

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,261 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

veichle fitted with under trays

Fail 27 May 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers underneath of vehicle fitted

Pass 21 May 2010 74,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 72,120 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 65,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,418 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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W557 UJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W557 UJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W557 UJM registered?

W557 UJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W557 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 UJM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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