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W926 BFV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW926 BFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 128,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,879 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 124,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 119,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center stop lamp has 4 out of the 5 bulbs working

slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing (not considered excessive)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,790 miles

center stop lamp has 4 out of the 5 bulbs working

slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing (not considered excessive)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under side cover with shield

Fail 28 Jul 2009 118,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 114,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 103,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 103,848 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 88,958 miles

front brake pads rusty and pitted on inner face.

Fail 14 Oct 2005 88,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads rusty and pitted on inner face.

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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W926 BFV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W926 BFV, 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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W926 BFV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 May 2000.

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