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X408 HBC

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 HBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,817 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside rear brakes slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Surface corossion underfloor

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,463 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 106,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,588 miles

O/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2010 91,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,947 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 76,522 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,909 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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X408 HBC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 73,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X408 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X408 HBC registered?

X408 HBC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X408 HBC safe to buy?

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