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V773 HLF

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 HLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,727 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both-sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both-sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both-sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2025 94,727 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both-sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both-sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both-sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,279 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 93,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,833 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 91,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,843 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,274 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,274 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,068 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,068 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,088 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,141 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 76,141 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 68,416 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,923 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,593 miles

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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V773 HLF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V773 HLF, 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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V773 HLF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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