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X699 VAY

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,017 mi
Last recorded154,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 VAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 154,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 153,849 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 150,652 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 150,653 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 148,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 137,760 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak from sump

Pass 2 Sep 2009 129,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine sump

Fail 1 Sep 2009 129,625 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 10 Apr 2008 108,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 108,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 72,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,485 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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X699 VAY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X699 VAY, 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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X699 VAY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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