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X387 AAE

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 AAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,027 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,027 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light inoperative

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2015 101,917 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat belt slightly twisted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 101,571 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,451 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

front wipers starting to smear

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

passanger seat belt slow retracting

slight corrosion on b pillar

slight corrosion under vehicle

under vehicle protection fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Apr 2014 96,451 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

drivers seat belt twisted

front wipers starting to smear

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

passanger seat belt slow retracting

slight corrosion on b pillar

slight corrosion under vehicle

under vehicle protection fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 May 2013 93,188 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2013 93,184 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,656 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 80,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,212 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 67,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 67,225 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 59,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 44,429 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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X387 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black 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) 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 X387 AAE, 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 X387 AAE registered?

X387 AAE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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