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LF51 YSY

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,978 mi
Last recorded106,978 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 106,778 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

2 studs broken from exhaust manifold/cylinder head

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - stepped tread

turbo actuator rod not connected to wastegate

various oil leaks

wipers becoming worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor exhaust leak

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread

various slight oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor exhaust leak

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread

various slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,287 miles

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

Sealing washer on fuel cap cracked and perished still providing a seal (Close to excessive)

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Sealing washer on fuel cap cracked and perished still providing a seal (Close to excessive)

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded close to excessive

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,703 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded close to excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated close to excessive

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,680 miles

damage to n/s front outer wheel rim

front discs corroded

front pads low

Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s front outer wheel rim

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightley deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2008 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightley deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,969 miles

advise front brake discs rusty

advise rear number plate

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,761 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 23,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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LF51 YSY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LF51 YSY, 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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LF51 YSY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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