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Y78 DGP

2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,670 mi
Last recorded169,670 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet73,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 DGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 169,670 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 169,669 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 161,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 161,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 161,843 miles

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

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

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

brakes spongy

Fail 7 Jul 2023 161,535 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 142,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 136,868 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,866 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,945 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 135,945 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,388 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 114,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,016 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 88,185 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 88,184 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 69,020 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,417 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,048 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,950 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,661 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 12,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 18 May 2006 12,256 miles

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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Y78 DGP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y78 DGP, 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.

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Y78 DGP is a 2000 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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