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Y598 CGT

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,435 mi
Last recorded167,435 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 CGT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 167,435 miles

Different size tyres fitted to rear axle compared to front axle.

Front engine mounting deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 167,422 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Different size tyres fitted to rear axle compared to front axle.

Front engine mounting deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 155,973 miles

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

offside rear spring broken at lower end not imperaring spring operation

Fail 20 Nov 2012 155,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear spring broken at lower end not imperaring spring operation

Pass 21 Nov 2011 149,118 miles

front brake discs thin and noise from front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2010 139,146 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 139,146 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 126,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lights not the same

Pass 29 Oct 2008 119,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 119,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly corroded and perished.

Pass 3 May 2007 106,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,563 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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Y598 CGT is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y598 CGT, 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 Y598 CGT registered?

Y598 CGT is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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