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W961 BKM

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,492 mi
Last recorded28,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 BKM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,285 miles

some deteriation in both side front brake disc's

Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

near side front tyre getting close to legal limit (2.5mm-3.0mm)

some deteriation in both side front brake discs (inner edges)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,977 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 27,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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W961 BKM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W961 BKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W961 BKM registered?

W961 BKM is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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