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W598 VGK

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VGK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,280 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

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

dash tell tails for hazard and rear fog deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,020 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,313 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,669 miles

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

headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,014 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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W598 VGK is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W598 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.

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W598 VGK is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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