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X266 TEO

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,424 mi
Last recorded65,424 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 TEO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,424 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 61,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,275 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high 1.35 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,066 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,286 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 60,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,053 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres heavy cracking

nearside rear tyre cracing & going out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,065 miles

both front tyres cracking

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006

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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X266 TEO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 X266 TEO, 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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What year was X266 TEO registered?

X266 TEO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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