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W926 KVL

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 143,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front under trays damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 143,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Management Light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front under trays damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear (inner) drive shaft gaitor contaminated by oil

offside rear (outer) drive shaft gaitor contaminated by oil

Pass 14 Jul 2012 141,748 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA.

VEHICLE UNDER COVERS LOOSE.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 136,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 126,970 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 118,531 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 118,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2008 110,639 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 110,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 May 2007 107,254 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 107,254 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 84,972 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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W926 KVL 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 W926 KVL, 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 KVL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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