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X297 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,028 mi
Last recorded44,028 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,674 miles

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

both front brake discs very badly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

both front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,712 miles

blue tinge to headlamps

both front brake discs very corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,525 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,541 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,222 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,455 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 19,455 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 15,565 miles

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

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

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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X297 LKV 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 71.4%.

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 X297 LKV, 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 X297 LKV registered?

X297 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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