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X397 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 117,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 117,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,232 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 114,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,556 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 16 Jan 2010 45,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,495 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,083 miles

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

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

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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X397 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X397 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 X397 LKV registered?

X397 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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