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Y324 DGP

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,103 mi
Last recorded72,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 DGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,103 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,567 miles

Airbag lamp is on

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,567 miles

Airbag lamp is on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,332 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 18 Jan 2012 59,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,337 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear bumper cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 39,234 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,531 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,531 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,047 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect brakes,steering & suspension components due to body panels & underfloor covers

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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Y324 DGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y324 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 Y324 DGP registered?

Y324 DGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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