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W835 VGH

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,626 mi
Last recorded96,626 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 VGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 96,626 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 95,939 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2011 94,903 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 91,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 91,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,222 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 86,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 70,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2006 59,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W835 VGH 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 66.7%.

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 W835 VGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W835 VGH registered?

W835 VGH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W835 VGH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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