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X396 VWV

2000 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,118 mi
Last recorded95,118 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)57,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 VWV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Auto (lhd)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,118 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 95,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,550 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,954 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,424 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 75,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,595 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,753 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accident damage to nearside front panel

Fail 22 May 2006 63,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accident damage to nearside front bumper/front panel

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd)?

Based on 10,351 MOT tests across 1,120 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
3,905
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 542
Stop lamp not working 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 319
position lamp(s) not working 243
Headlamp aim too low 239
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X396 VWV is a 2000 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 57,907 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 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 542 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X396 VWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X396 VWV registered?

X396 VWV is a 2000 Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd), first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X396 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X396 VWV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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