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73 BOL

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,779 mi
Last recorded137,779 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 BOL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 136,189 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 135,169 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 135,167 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 133,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 131,388 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 131,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 130,133 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 126,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,178 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,178 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door handle broken

Fail 10 Feb 2014 106,650 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door handle broken

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,831 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,817 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 83,132 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 May 2010 71,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,829 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,829 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 54,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,419 miles

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)

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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73 BOL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 73 BOL, 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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73 BOL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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