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X746 BVV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,466 mi
Last recorded67,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 BVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,466 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,105 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished.

brake pipe to o/s rear slightly corroded.

slight corrosion on both front brake discs.

slight movement of rear subframe front mounting bush.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished.

brake pipe to o/s rear slightly corroded.

slight corrosion on both front brake discs.

slight movement of rear subframe front mounting bush.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,520 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,166 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 39,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,101 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front sidewall

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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X746 BVV 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 64.3%.

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 X746 BVV, 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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X746 BVV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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