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Y153 PBD

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,374 mi
Last recorded70,374 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 PBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 627 miles

old mot certificate has mileage of 52651

Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,651 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,615 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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Y153 PBD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y153 PBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y153 PBD registered?

Y153 PBD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y153 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 PBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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