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X981 AHY

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 AHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,947 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,927 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 90,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,055 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,424 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,424 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,175 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,753 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 61,753 miles

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,254 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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X981 AHY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X981 AHY, 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

How do I check the history of X981 AHY?

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What year was X981 AHY registered?

X981 AHY is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X981 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 AHY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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