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X717 MCE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,086 mi
Last recorded141,086 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 MCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 134,588 miles

Battery apears to be weak

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front and rear metal brake pipes rusted and/or degrading

Front brake discs degrading

Fuel cap seal perished

Hazard switch becoming faulty

Headlamp mask fitted to the nearside headlamp lense

Nearside headlamp pattern has no "kick up"

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 26 Oct 2015 134,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery apears to be weak

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front and rear metal brake pipes rusted and/or degrading

Front brake discs degrading

Fuel cap seal perished

Hazard switch becoming faulty

Headlamp mask fitted to the nearside headlamp lense

Nearside headlamp pattern has no "kick up"

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 127,295 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,406 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,047 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 100,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,754 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 93,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 86,271 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,325 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,333 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,333 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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X717 MCE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X717 MCE, 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 X717 MCE registered?

X717 MCE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X717 MCE safe to buy?

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