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Y258 LAP

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,574 mi
Last recorded198,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 LAP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 198,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock body corroded

Offside Front Shock body corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 198,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 198,562 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 197,767 miles

Engine alternator bearings showing signs of wear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2017 196,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Passenger, Left hand drive (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2016 195,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 195,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2015 195,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 194,373 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 193,335 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 192,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 187,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

non standard exhaust fitted lambda high

Fail 21 Jun 2010 187,265 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

non standard exhaust fitted lambda high

Fail 1 Jul 2009 179,904 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 179,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 171,644 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2008 171,643 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)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 162,466 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 162,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 156,112 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 156,112 miles

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

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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Y258 LAP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y258 LAP, 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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Y258 LAP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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