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V783 DBC

2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe70,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 DBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 104,812 miles

Emissions not tested temp gauge showed vehicle overheating before limits were met (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,736 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,165 miles

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

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 14 Dec 2006 89,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 82,390 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 82,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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V783 DBC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V783 DBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V783 DBC registered?

V783 DBC is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V783 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 DBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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