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P5 TLC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,959 mi
Last recorded97,959 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 TLC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,525 miles

Damage to nsf bodywork.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 91,525 miles

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

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

Damage to nsf bodywork.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 80,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,686 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,830 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre perished, split and worn close to legal limit on inner edge

all underbody metal work rust

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,201 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 43,201 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,167 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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P5 TLC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P5 TLC, 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 P5 TLC registered?

P5 TLC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is P5 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 TLC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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