MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes discs starting to corrode
nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes discs starting to corrode
nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X297 HCF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 73,202 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X297 HCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of X297 HCF?
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What year was X297 HCF registered?
X297 HCF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X297 HCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for X297 HCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does X297 HCF have outstanding finance?
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