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X915 RFR

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX915 RFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,454 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,861 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,859 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,237 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 96,237 miles

Emissions not tested engine smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,796 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,952 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 93,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up iccorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,880 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front inoperative (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread area

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,619 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,381 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,230 miles

offside front fog light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 33,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear abs ring broken

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,147 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,971 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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X915 RFR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 X915 RFR, 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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X915 RFR is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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