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V323 PPU

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 PPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 160,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 159,629 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front headlight lens have aim deflectors fitted inside lens

Fail 6 Jun 2014 159,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front headlight lens have aim deflectors fitted inside lens

Pass 19 Jun 2013 155,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2013 155,930 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2012 147,752 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 147,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Nail in offside rear tyre

VEHICLE UNDER TRAY NOT FULLY SECURE

Pass 8 Jun 2011 136,423 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGES

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

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Fail 27 May 2011 136,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGES

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

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 17 Jun 2010 125,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,858 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 106,551 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 106,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,887 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,886 miles

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

one of centre stop lights not working

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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V323 PPU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V323 PPU, 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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V323 PPU is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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