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W938 PEU

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,064 mi
Last recorded128,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 PEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades the ends split

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 128,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades the ends split

child seat fitted o/s/f position

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 121,546 miles

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

child seat n/s position

front undertray loose at the front

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,544 miles

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

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat n/s position

front undertray loose at the front

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2012 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight body damage to offside front.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 114,905 miles

Slight body damage to offside front.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,336 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 110,336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,222 miles

all wipers smear

Pass 12 Apr 2008 84,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 84,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,475 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 72,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

plastic tray fitted underside front

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2006 65,042 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in tyre

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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W938 PEU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W938 PEU, 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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W938 PEU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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