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X278 FOR

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,246 mi
Last recorded16,246 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 FOR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,246 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 165,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 164,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 162,153 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 159,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 156,211 miles

Oil leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 153,194 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine leaking oil from somewhere.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 145,683 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs slightly scored

Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,514 miles

c/l 082403

Fail 2 Nov 2009 138,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c/l 082403

Pass 4 Nov 2008 130,774 miles

c/l 562997

Pass 30 Oct 2007 123,518 miles

see checklist 495974

Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 103,344 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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X278 FOR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X278 FOR, 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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X278 FOR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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