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S16 SUN

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SUN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 98,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,628 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,355 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,265 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,358 miles

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

both front wheel inner rims have slight damage

both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

offside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorating

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

both front wheel inner rims have slight damage

both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

offside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorating

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 May 2009 79,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,061 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 71,021 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S16 SUN is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S16 SUN, 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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S16 SUN is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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