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X197 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,992 mi
Last recorded109,992 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,992 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,351 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2010 95,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 76,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X197 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X197 LKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X197 LKV registered?

X197 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X197 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 LKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X197 LKV have outstanding finance?

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