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X78 AHE

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 AHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 129,275 miles

2x poor beam

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 129,275 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

2x poor beam

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 126,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 118,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 118,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,183 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 112,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 106,625 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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X78 AHE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X78 AHE, 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 X78 AHE registered?

X78 AHE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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