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X503 ARX

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 ARX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,610 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,165 miles

beam benders fitted for test

Fail 12 Sep 2007 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,668 miles

Foreign headlamps fitted dip the wrong way black tape fitted at time of test to make images flat and not dip to the left or the right.

Front discs light corrosion and wear

N/S/F tyre very soon

N/S/R shocker shroud damaged

N/S/R tyre very soon

Pass 18 Aug 2005 71,530 miles

N/S & O/S front headlights have temporary plastic aim kickup eliminators which stop the headlights aims kicking up to the O/S

Fail 18 Aug 2005 71,530 miles

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

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

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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X503 ARX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X503 ARX, 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 X503 ARX registered?

X503 ARX is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X503 ARX safe to buy?

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