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Y199 ARP

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,091 mi
Last recorded112,091 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 ARP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 90,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 90,538 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,451 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 78,973 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,781 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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Y199 ARP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 53,042 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y199 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y199 ARP registered?

Y199 ARP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y199 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 ARP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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