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X178 JKU

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 JKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 149,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 138,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (1/5) centre brake bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive misting at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general corrosion of hubs/calipers/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear brake pipe excessively long/looped/incorrect routing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2012 138,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 138,393 miles

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

front brake disc's poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 107,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 92,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,362 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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X178 JKU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X178 JKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X178 JKU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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