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X718 DCY

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,020 mi
Last recorded150,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 DCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 150,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 150,015 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 143,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 143,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,105 miles

passenger wiper arm insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2011 129,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passenger wiper arm insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,691 miles

Crack in exhaust manifold

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,670 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,626 miles

see checklist 562535

Fail 7 Sep 2008 91,553 miles

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

see checklist 562535

Pass 24 Jul 2007 81,468 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,468 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,729 miles

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

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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X718 DCY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X718 DCY, 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 X718 DCY registered?

X718 DCY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X718 DCY safe to buy?

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