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LF51 YDD

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,949 mi
Last recorded57,949 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YDD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 51,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,968 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,980 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,980 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,676 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,111 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 26,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,471 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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LF51 YDD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,192 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 LF51 YDD, 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 25 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 LF51 YDD registered?

LF51 YDD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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