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X42 JNV

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,387 mi
Last recorded92,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe73,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 JNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 92,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 92,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front oil around steering gaiter

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil around engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 83,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,948 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 81,948 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,054 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorating.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2019 79,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorating.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,800 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,671 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,429 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,630 miles

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

advise o/s/f disc face rusty

advise under tray not secure

Fail 8 Nov 2011 60,630 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

advise o/s/f disc face rusty

advise under tray not secure

Pass 5 May 2010 56,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,637 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,552 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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X42 JNV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X42 JNV, 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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X42 JNV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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