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W338 AVE

2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,202 mi
Last recorded82,202 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster77,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 AVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside moisture in headlamp

Fail 3 Feb 2016 82,199 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside moisture in headlamp

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Moisture in n/s headlamp

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear lights not supported by all fixings

Fail 21 Jan 2015 78,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear lights not supported by all fixings

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 74,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,587 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery very weak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,304 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,304 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,706 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 52,706 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,750 miles

front brake pads appear to be at about 3mm.Check soon replace if needed

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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W338 AVE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 77,661 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W338 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W338 AVE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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