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X312 HTF

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,796 mi
Last recorded69,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 HTF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,796 miles

Front Number plate has honeycombe background

Weak headlight patterns

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,669 miles

Front number plate has honeycomb background

Rear bumper damaged

Rear centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Jan 2019 66,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working left hand drive vehicle (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Engine sump corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate has honey comb effect back ground

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Head lamp kick up's too right for left hand drive vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2010 yo m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,457 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

Rear sized tyres fitted to front wheels

Fail 25 Nov 2017 60,457 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust manifold cracked

Rear sized tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,952 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 54,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,530 miles

front brake discs corroded

front number plate has honeycomb background

Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate has honeycomb background

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,065 miles

Some corrosion to rear axle beam

Some corrosion to rear sill seams

General corrosion to front shock absorbers and hubs

Left hand drive headlamps fitted with temporary masks

Light corrosion and scoring to front brake discs

Oversize front tyres fitted to narrow rims

Plastic sill covers and trays preventing full examination

Some corrosion to front subframe

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,179 miles

front brake discs corroded/exhaust tail box corroded and leaking/exhaust manifold cracked/turbo waste gate linkage insecure/front number plate has honeycomb background

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,173 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded/slight brake imbalace front and rear/front number plate honeycomb background

Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded/front and rear brake imbalance/front number plate honeycomb background

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,802 miles

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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X312 HTF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X312 HTF, 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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What year was X312 HTF registered?

X312 HTF is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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