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X388 AAE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,860 mi
Last recorded185,860 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 AAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 185,860 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 185,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 184,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 177,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 169,264 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 169,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 152,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 152,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 152,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear shock absorbers upper and lower bushes slightly debonded

front brake discs corroded

headlights have beam benders fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel noisey when spun

rear wiper blade in poor condition

sill and floor covers fitted

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 15,201 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 15,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 146,425 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 140,784 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 140,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 136,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 125,650 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2006 125,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

headlamp masks/converters 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
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X388 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X388 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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X388 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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