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S7 SHL

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,858 mi
Last recorded49,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 SHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,858 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,851 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,207 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 49,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,393 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 48,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,709 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,103 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,081 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,160 miles

TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,574 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2006 18,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

panel under dash is loose

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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S7 SHL 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 S7 SHL, 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.

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S7 SHL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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