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W898 NAA

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 NAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 79,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,826 miles

Front all brake components have a coating of corrosion

Front all suspension components having a coating of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside it

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 79,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake and suspension component coated in corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 178,968 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)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper sill corroded

Oil leak ()

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

blue smoke from exhaust

head lamp mask converters fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 176,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 175,114 miles

o/s door pillar surface rust

Fail 4 Oct 2012 175,006 miles

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

o/s door pillar surface rust

Fail 20 Aug 2012 175,080 miles

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL LARGE CUTS

N/S REAR WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND CORRODED

O/S DOOR STEP STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 13 Aug 2011 153,923 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 153,923 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 138,424 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 138,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 120,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 120,892 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 107,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,934 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 85,916 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 16 Aug 2006 85,916 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 16 Aug 2005 71,537 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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W898 NAA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W898 NAA, 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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W898 NAA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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