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W685 SJH

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,104 mi
Last recorded180,104 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 SJH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 180,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 180,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 176,595 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 176,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 170,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 165,079 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 165,079 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 159,109 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 159,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 153,641 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 153,641 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 149,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 135,684 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 Feb 2007 135,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2006 123,577 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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W685 SJH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W685 SJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W685 SJH registered?

W685 SJH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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