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X386 AAE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,040 mi
Last recorded58,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 AAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,040 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f disc pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 158,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 148,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 148,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 140,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 140,423 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 116,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,719 miles

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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X386 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X386 AAE, 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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X386 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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