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W468 AVE

2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,001 mi
Last recorded127,001 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet77,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 AVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,001 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,331 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 97,255 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 97,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,823 miles

nearside rear brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened

Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 727,676 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 48,700 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,700 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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W468 AVE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,150 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W468 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W468 AVE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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