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X968 MCE

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,915 mi
Last recorded143,915 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 MCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2013 143,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight stepping wear N/S/F tyre

Slight stepping wear O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper linkage is getting worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 143,915 miles

Slight stepping wear N/S/F tyre

Slight stepping wear O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper linkage is getting worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 138,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 138,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 128,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 118,837 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 118,837 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 24 Dec 2009 106,588 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 106,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear inner c.v boot starting to split

Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 66,036 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 54,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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X968 MCE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X968 MCE, 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 X968 MCE registered?

X968 MCE is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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