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X396 UOW

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 UOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 114,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 103,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 92,011 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 82,182 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 74,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,960 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 63,960 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Exhaust corrroded

Front brake discs corroded

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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X396 UOW is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X396 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X396 UOW registered?

X396 UOW is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X396 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X396 UOW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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