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V655 LGP

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 LGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 121,292 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)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,506 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 107,959 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on inside surface

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,959 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on inside surface

Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 15 Oct 2008 100,507 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin on edges

nearside front & nearside rear alloys have slight buckle

Fail 14 Oct 2008 100,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs are worn & heavily corroded

both front tyres are wearing thin on edges

both rear tyres are heavily perished & wearing thin

nearside front & nearside rear alloys have slight buckle

oil leak from oil filler cap

offside rear tyre is punctured

Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear No.plate de-leminating

Pass 3 Sep 2007 88,397 miles

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

rear No.plate de-leminating

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,069 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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V655 LGP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V655 LGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V655 LGP registered?

V655 LGP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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