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Y166 HWG

2001 Mcc Smart

Green Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,820 mi
Last recorded62,820 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart86,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 HWG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,820 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,341 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,669 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,810 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,079 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,316 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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Y166 HWG is a 2001 Mcc Smart in Green with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 86,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y166 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y166 HWG registered?

Y166 HWG is a 2001 Mcc Smart, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y166 HWG safe to buy?

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