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X378 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,428 mi
Last recorded18,428 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 18,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Fail 25 Mar 2026 18,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump has corrosion blisters

manual steering rack steering damper leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 13,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 13,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 12,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 12,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 12,139 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 11,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,257 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,162 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,628 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2014 9,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2013 9,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 8,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 7,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 7,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 7,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,425 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 4,688 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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X378 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X378 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 X378 LKV registered?

X378 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X378 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X378 LKV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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