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Y769 XHH

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,448 mi
Last recorded151,448 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 XHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 151,448 miles

under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 151,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 150,693 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded, some uneven application

Front suspension arm inner bushes worn and moving, close to limits

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear exhaust corroded and slight leak, lambda readings close to limits

Some deterioration to rear shock absorber bushes

Some uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2013 148,010 miles

Corrosion wear and light scoring to front brake discs

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General corrosion to front shock absorbe bodies

General light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Light corrosion to all brake hose ferules and rear metal pipes

N/s headlamp condensated and pattern poor

N/s seatbelt twisted

Oil weap on steering damper

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Fail 20 Jun 2013 148,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Corrosion wear and light scoring to front brake discs

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General corrosion to front shock absorbe bodies

General light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Light corrosion to all brake hose ferules and rear metal pipes

N/s headlamp condensated and pattern poor

N/s seatbelt twisted

Oil weap on steering damper

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 144,513 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 144,513 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 143,640 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 135,472 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside & nearside front discs corroded & pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 128,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 128,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,350 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 119,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2005 109,419 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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Y769 XHH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y769 XHH, 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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Y769 XHH is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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