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W595 VGK

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,855 mi
Last recorded133,855 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW595 VGK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 133,855 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,013 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 95,691 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W595 VGK is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W595 VGK, 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 W595 VGK registered?

W595 VGK is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W595 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W595 VGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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