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X966 YEL

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 YEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 77,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 77,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 77,758 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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X966 YEL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X966 YEL, 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 X966 YEL registered?

X966 YEL is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X966 YEL safe to buy?

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