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V453 FEL

1999 Mcc Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

153,031 mi
Last recorded153,031 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mcc Smart96,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 FEL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,031 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 153,031 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust box holed and leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,851 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 146,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15/77T (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,115 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in os front hud

Fail 10 Oct 2014 132,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in os front hud

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,541 miles

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 108,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre tread more worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,158 miles

both rear tyre tread more worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,687 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,506 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,654 miles

both front headlamp aims kick up pattern blanked off

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,410 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,410 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,698 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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V453 FEL is a 1999 Mcc Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 96,617 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 Mcc Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V453 FEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V453 FEL registered?

V453 FEL is a 1999 Mcc Smart, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V453 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 FEL shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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