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X848 SGF

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 SGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,161 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 5 Jun 2023 98,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cyl (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dent on outer face. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent on outer face. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,727 miles

2 out of 5 bulbs not working on high level brake light

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,555 miles

N/s/f fog light in-op

Nearside Rear reverse light (RED LIGHT)

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Struggled to pass an emissions test

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect + nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/s/f fog light in-op

Nearside Rear reverse light (RED LIGHT)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Struggled to pass an emissions test

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,300 miles

headlamp beam reflectors fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,880 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 59,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,747 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,826 miles

both front lower arms have movement

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

lower covers

tyres starting to crack

cover in drivers footwell not secure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

both front lower arms have movement

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

lower covers

tyres starting to crack

cover in drivers footwell not secure

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,021 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Left horn pad inop

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside track rod end has slight freeplay

Not all centre stop light working

Offside front tyre slightly worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,502 miles

Both front tyres starting to split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Left horn pad faulty

Sump starting to corrode

Washer jet pipe split and leaking when operated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,502 miles

Both front tyres starting to split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Left horn pad faulty

Sump starting to corrode

Washer jet pipe split and leaking when operated

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,594 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X848 SGF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X848 SGF, 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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X848 SGF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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