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W896 VGH

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,209 mi
Last recorded129,209 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 VGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 128,999 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 121,378 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 121,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,612 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,311 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,552 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,564 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,564 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,537 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jun 2007 61,537 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,680 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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W896 VGH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W896 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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W896 VGH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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