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W652 YBU

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 YBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 136,932 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 136,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 126,013 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 126,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 114,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 107,460 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 105,452 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 105,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2006 71,866 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 71,755 miles

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

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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W652 YBU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W652 YBU, 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 W652 YBU registered?

W652 YBU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W652 YBU safe to buy?

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