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X62 HFU

1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,458 mi
Last recorded175,458 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet78,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 HFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 175,458 miles

Offside Front bearing noisey

Offside Front disc pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 172,222 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2014 170,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 165,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/ rear inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 9 Sep 2013 165,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/ rear inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 19 Sep 2012 156,132 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 156,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 145,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 135,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 135,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 124,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 124,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 111,089 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 111,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,397 miles

o/s rear shockabsorber top bush deteriorated

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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X62 HFU is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 78,224 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X62 HFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X62 HFU is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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