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SO43051

1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe81,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO43051
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 133,737 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 133,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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SO43051 is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 SO43051, 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 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO43051 registered?

SO43051 is a 1999 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is SO43051 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO43051 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO43051 have outstanding finance?

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