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W659 DGC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 DGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

strong fuel smell

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,424 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,379 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,476 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

wear in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,557 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2012 69,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high leval stop light 1 x light out

Pass 31 Jul 2011 62,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,992 miles

Centre stop light not fully illuminating

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Centre stop light not fully illuminating

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,418 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 54,418 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 45,820 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,820 miles

Air bag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,638 miles

Air bag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,845 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W659 DGC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W659 DGC, 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 W659 DGC registered?

W659 DGC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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