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X685 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,789 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

turbo actuator rod not connected

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,956 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door inner handle insecure but still works nearside outer door handle stiff

nearside front tyre goin out of shape

offsid erear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall 175/55/15

Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door inner handle insecure but still works nearside outer door handle stiff

nearside front tyre goin out of shape

offsid erear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall 175/55/15

Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 175/55/15

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,614 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 175/55/15

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,777 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,967 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X685 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X685 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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X685 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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