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GX51 GYG

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 75,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when position lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of the vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,444 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,157 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sides sill covers fitted.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover on both sides

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,179 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,549 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 11 Jul 2011 53,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal just starting to perish.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,776 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,048 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 40,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,458 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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GX51 GYG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX51 GYG, 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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GX51 GYG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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