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W864 VGH

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,298 mi
Last recorded101,298 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW864 VGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 101,298 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear sill corroded

Oil sump corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 101,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear sill corroded

Oil sump corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 101,276 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,564 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,765 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,765 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,491 miles

under side of vehicle has plastic covers

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,993 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,993 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s/f brake disc inner face wasted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,392 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,372 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner face of o/s/f brake disc corroded & lightly pitted and scored.

N/S/R footbrake less effecient than O/S - suggest further investigation.

N/S/R reversing lamp lens loose (not insecure).

Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,372 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner face of o/s/f brake disc corroded & lightly pitted and scored.

N/S/R footbrake less effecient than O/S - suggest further investigation.

N/S/R reversing lamp lens loose (not insecure).

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,495 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic tray under vehicle restritcing vision

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,115 miles

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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W864 VGH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W864 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.

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W864 VGH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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