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X246 MBJ

2000 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,761 mi
Last recorded127,761 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 MBJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 120,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 120,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf foglight inoperative

Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf foglight inoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,252 miles

Nsf foglight not working

Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,252 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nsf foglight not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,366 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,366 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 93,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 124,530 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 87,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 83,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,671 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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X246 MBJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X246 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X246 MBJ is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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