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X78 XJT

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,689 mi
Last recorded100,689 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 XJT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect a wedge of light above the horizontal towards the right, known as the ‘kick up’ (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect a wedge of light above the horizontal towards the right, known as the ‘kick up’ (4.1.2 (c))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,284 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2017 97,266 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Offside Rear Tyre has heavy cracks on the inside but not showing cord

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,808 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,808 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,011 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 76,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,628 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,528 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,540 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,540 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,001 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 XJT is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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