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Y587 FHG

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 FHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,925 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 73,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,390 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,785 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,294 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 66,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,124 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,082 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,802 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,698 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,931 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords showing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,047 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing but no cords showing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,708 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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Y587 FHG is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y587 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y587 FHG registered?

Y587 FHG is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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