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N400 YAM

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

58,659 mi
Last recorded58,659 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 YAM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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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

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 57,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,825 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 54,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Upper Boots Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2021 52,545 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Upper Boots Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 50,407 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,117 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly long

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under trays fitted Engine covers fitted

fuel filler car seal starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades leaving smears

horn has a weak sound

Fail 29 Feb 2016 42,096 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 41,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp poor pattern

n/s hub/steering area play

steering lock not engage, no steering warning lamp displayed.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,416 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 28,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 24,021 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2008 21,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 21,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,441 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 11,614 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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N400 YAM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 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 N400 YAM, 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 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N400 YAM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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