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Y186 ARP

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

45,529 mi
Last recorded45,529 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 ARP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,529 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 45,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,952 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,208 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 38,208 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,284 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

oil lea around turbo

Fail 30 Sep 2016 36,284 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control bumper (6.1.B.1a)

oil lea around turbo

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,791 miles

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Rear oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 33,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Rear oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 50,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,338 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,824 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 23,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,227 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,467 miles

front tyres start to crack

Pass 11 May 2007 14,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,898 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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Y186 ARP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y186 ARP, 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 Y186 ARP registered?

Y186 ARP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y186 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y186 ARP shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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