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X696 JNV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 JNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,145 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 79,140 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,546 miles

Under panels fitted

Washers just about sufficient

Fail 26 Aug 2021 78,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 76,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,623 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 68,640 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 68,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,442 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,881 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,914 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,959 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,374 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 33,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 23,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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X696 JNV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 X696 JNV, 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 X696 JNV registered?

X696 JNV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X696 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 JNV shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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