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X391 AAE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,023 mi
Last recorded209,023 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 AAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 209,023 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 203,754 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 203,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 201,447 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 201,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 195,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 190,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nsr wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2011 190,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nsf side light bulb dull

nsr wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2009 182,413 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 149,343 miles

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

both front headlights masked.

corrosion to offside front brake disc.

Pass 14 May 2008 149,343 miles

both front headlights masked.

corrosion to offside front brake disc.

Pass 23 May 2007 139,318 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 139,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 122,065 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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X391 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X391 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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X391 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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