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Y72 YAV

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 YAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,520 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,520 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 85,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,584 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brake discs are slightly worn

o/s/f seat belt is twisted

slight damage to the o/s/f wing

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,918 miles

Slight oil leak from turbo area.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 49,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight oil leak from turbo area.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,697 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,814 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,751 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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Y72 YAV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y72 YAV, 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 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y72 YAV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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