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X281 FOR

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 FOR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 96,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,543 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,543 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,067 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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X281 FOR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X281 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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What year was X281 FOR registered?

X281 FOR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X281 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 FOR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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