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Y523 TFG

2001 Mcc Smart

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart86,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 TFG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,515 miles

air bag fault

Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag fault

Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres, wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,119 miles

front tyres, wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,156 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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Y523 TFG is a 2001 Mcc Smart in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 86,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y523 TFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y523 TFG?

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What year was Y523 TFG registered?

Y523 TFG is a 2001 Mcc Smart, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y523 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 TFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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