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X512 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,495 mi
Last recorded37,495 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,942 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,939 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,924 miles

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 27,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 26,091 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,245 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 24,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/f tyer

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,368 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 22,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 20,167 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,556 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 17,555 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,453 miles

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

Pads ok Recommend new pads and disc's next service

Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,182 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2007 12,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2006 10,430 miles

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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X512 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 X512 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 X512 LKV registered?

X512 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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