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X979 GGO

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

36,688 mi
Last recorded36,688 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 GGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 36,688 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 36,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,489 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 35,486 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,599 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 34,597 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,572 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 33,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,737 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 32,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,977 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 31,191 miles

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,762 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2018 29,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front tyres cracking

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,573 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 22,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,252 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 18,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,643 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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X979 GGO is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X979 GGO, 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 X979 GGO registered?

X979 GGO is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X979 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 GGO shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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