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Y304 DGP

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,273 mi
Last recorded37,273 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 DGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 37,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 37,172 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,885 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 34,885 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 32,714 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure on turbo (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,043 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,959 miles

brake pedal low travel

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,529 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 21,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,444 miles

Oil leak

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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Y304 DGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y304 DGP, 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 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y304 DGP registered?

Y304 DGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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