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V172 EJT

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 EJT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,432 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,200 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 92,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 89,257 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 84,081 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 79,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 72,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,450 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2007 53,695 miles

font number plate slightly faded

Pass 17 May 2006 51,051 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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V172 EJT is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 83,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V172 EJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V172 EJT registered?

V172 EJT is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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