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Y352 UKU

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY352 UKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded [both side] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of the vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,280 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel hubs Corroded Offside and Nearside

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 95,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel hubs Corroded Offside and Nearside

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,244 miles

Rear underbody corrosion.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 91,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits FIRST FAST IDLE Failed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,391 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine oil leak from dip stick seal. ()

no reverse lamp fitted.

speaker fitted behind brake pedal. pedal has operating correctly.

tinting film over offside rear light unit, all lamps visible.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine oil leak from dip stick seal. ()

no reverse lamp fitted.

speaker fitted behind brake pedal. pedal has operating correctly.

tinting film over offside rear light unit, all lamps visible.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,946 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,788 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

checked: offside front seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

engine bottom area oily.

front brake brake disc's corrode on inner braking surface area.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up quite alot.

rear exhaust section corrode & slightly leaking.

small stone chip on front winscreen.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010
Fail 22 Apr 2010

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,496 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,945 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,899 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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Y352 UKU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y352 UKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y352 UKU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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