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W549 UJM

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,624 mi
Last recorded72,624 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 UJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,624 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 72,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside lhd head lights masks fitted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside lhd head light masks fitted

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 71,024 miles

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

LHD headlights masks fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2024 71,020 miles

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

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

LHD headlights masks fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

l.h.d. headlights with masks fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

l.h.d headlights with masks fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam rusty (6.1.2 (a))

L.H.D headlight masks fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,806 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking damper (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam rusty (6.1.2 (a))

L.H.D headlight masks fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,063 miles

little reserve travel foot brake

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lights (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

little reserve travel foot brake

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,520 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,816 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,709 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,422 miles

front registration plate discolouring acrooss '5'

Pass 24 May 2007 21,918 miles

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

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

front registration plate discolouring

front tyres deflated

Pass 17 May 2006 21,325 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 21,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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W549 UJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 73,202 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W549 UJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W549 UJM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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