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X81 LKV

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 LKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight frosting, beam pattern ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight frosting, beam pattern ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing, corroded off

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view central, scratched but not affecting drivers view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 49,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight frosting, beam pattern ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight frosting, beam pattern ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing, corroded off

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view central, scratched but not affecting drivers view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 48,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,923 miles

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,431 miles

tail pipe missing from exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,892 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 37,196 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,002 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES ARE STARTING TO DELAMINATE (REAR ONE NOTICABLY SO)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE TO REAR WHEEL CYLINDER IS CORRODED

PLASTIC UNDERBODY SHIELDING DOES NOT ALLOW FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,704 miles

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES ARE DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,339 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODING

Fail 21 Nov 2008 29,339 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,100 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,221 miles

front pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2005 18,422 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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X81 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X81 LKV, 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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X81 LKV is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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