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Y656 TGK

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,904 mi
Last recorded69,904 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 TGK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,954 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,486 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,736 miles

nearside hand brake cable insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,736 miles

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

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

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

nearside hand brake cable insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,720 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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Y656 TGK is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y656 TGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y656 TGK registered?

Y656 TGK is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y656 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 TGK shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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