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W688 OYJ

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 OYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 113,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 101,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 101,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,557 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 85,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 77,097 miles

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

Middle under tray fixings loose.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 65,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 53,060 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 53,060 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W688 OYJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W688 OYJ, 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 W688 OYJ registered?

W688 OYJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W688 OYJ safe to buy?

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