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W809 XEE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 XEE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,891 miles

beam converters fitted on headlamps

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front tyre starting to split on outer wall (not down to cords )

nearside reversing light showing red

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

beam converters fitted on headlamps

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside reversing light showing red

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside reversing lamp showing red light

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front headlamp glass deteriorating (ok at time of test)

rear number plate deteriorating

reversing lamp showing red light

Pass 5 Feb 2009 889,910 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

air bag light staying on

offside outer piller going rusty

rear number plate deteriorating

reversing light showing red light

Fail 5 Feb 2009 88,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

air bag light staying on

offside outer piller going rusty

rear number plate deteriorating

reversing light showing red light

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,541 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

reversing lamp showing red light

Fail 4 Feb 2008 85,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

reversing lamp showing red light

Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

reversing lamp is showing red light

Fail 6 Feb 2007 80,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reversing lamp is showing red light

Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reversing lamp showing red light

Fail 7 Feb 2006 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reversing lamp showing red light

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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W809 XEE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W809 XEE, 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 W809 XEE registered?

W809 XEE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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