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W566 AOT

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,050 mi
Last recorded32,050 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 AOT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2016 32,050 miles

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)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,387 miles

INDICATORS FLASH AT MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE(120 PER MIN.)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,387 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

INDICATORS FLASH AT MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE(120 PER MIN.)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,431 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,231 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W566 AOT is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W566 AOT, 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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W566 AOT is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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