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W151 YBA

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,765 mi
Last recorded75,765 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 YBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,626 miles

exhaust emmitting slight blue smoke on start up

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres inner edges worn

slight oil leak on to driveshaft

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust emmitting slight blue smoke on start up

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres inner edges worn

slight oil leak on to driveshaft

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,523 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

turbo leaking oil

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

turbo leaking oil

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,357 miles

rear number plate disfiguring

Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre has a screw int the tread (repairable)

rear number plate disfiguring

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,105 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2007 16,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W151 YBA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 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 W151 YBA, 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 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W151 YBA registered?

W151 YBA is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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