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X799 PLD

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,520 mi
Last recorded141,520 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 PLD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 141,520 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2014 141,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 134,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 107,796 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,796 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,250 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2010 96,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 61,214 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,350 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2006 50,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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X799 PLD is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X799 PLD, 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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X799 PLD is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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