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X788 VDY

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 VDY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2008 59,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 52,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 44,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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X788 VDY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X788 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X788 VDY registered?

X788 VDY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X788 VDY safe to buy?

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