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X974 ROA

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,176 mi
Last recorded85,176 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 ROA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,176 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,622 miles

front discs poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,527 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s front shock in poor condition

n/s rear shock dust cover missen

rust on vehicle under side

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,577 miles

n/s rear shock in poor condition

o/s front shock in poor condition

slight play in front wheelbearings

steelbrake pipes in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,844 miles

battery flat

boot lock stiff

condition of front inner brake pads unknown,limited vision

corrosion around rear coil springs and chassis rails

corrosion on brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition,advise closer inspection asap

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside rear shock casing corroded

rear number plate delaminating

some brake pipes covered in by plastic floorpan,condition unknown

wipers fouling each other

wording on background of front and rear number plates

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,843 miles

condition of front pads unknown

corrosion around rear coil springs/chassis rails

corrosion on brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition, advise closer inspection asap

corrosion on front brake discs

near side rear shock casing corroded

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge,advise renewing

rear number plate delaminating

some brake pipes completly covered in by plastic floorpan,condition unknown

wording on background off front and rear number plates

Fail 18 Jun 2010 73,843 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front pads unknown

corrosion around rear coil springs/chassis rails

corrosion on brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition, advise closer inspection asap

corrosion on front brake discs

near side rear shock casing corroded

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge,advise renewing

rear number plate delaminating

some brake pipes completly covered in by plastic floorpan,condition unknown

wording on background off front and rear number plates

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,004 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,481 miles

nearside rear shocker shroud loose.

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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X974 ROA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X974 ROA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X974 ROA registered?

X974 ROA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X974 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 ROA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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