MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front discs worn
front discs worn
nearside front inner disc slightly damaged/pitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
exhaust manifold and turbo is cracked
front number plate is starting to deteriate
o/s/f tyre is wearing on inside edge
o/s/f wheel bearing is noisy but not rough or any play
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
exhaust manifold and turbo is cracked
front number plate is starting to deteriate
o/s/f tyre is wearing on inside edge
o/s/f wheel bearing is noisy but not rough or any play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X897 HJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 X897 HJM, 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 X897 HJM registered?
X897 HJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2000.
Is X897 HJM safe to buy?
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