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X256 VWV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

241,126 mi
Last recorded241,126 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 VWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 241,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 241,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 228,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 228,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 217,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Only Nearside wiper arm has windscreen washer fitted but car is left hand drive so area cleared sufficient for drivers view

Fail 13 Mar 2013 217,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Only Nearside wiper arm has windscreen washer fitted but car is left hand drive so area cleared sufficient for drivers view

Pass 17 Jan 2012 200,756 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 188,719 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 188,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted

nearside fronr brake disc 50% corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 173,638 miles

Centre engine mount split(detached)

Front brake discs corroded & pitted

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 173,638 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre engine mount split(detached)

Front brake discs corroded & pitted

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 160,653 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 160,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 141,297 miles

Front no.plate loose

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

Single bulb not working in high-level stop lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2007 130,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear numberplate starting to degenerate

Fail 6 Sep 2006 122,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear numberplate starting to degenerate

Fail 5 Oct 2005 101,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 101,001 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
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X256 VWV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X256 VWV, 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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X256 VWV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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