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X522 YEC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 YEC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,128 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,686 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,604 miles

Nearside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,849 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,120 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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X522 YEC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X522 YEC, 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 X522 YEC registered?

X522 YEC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X522 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 YEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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