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Y353 FFV

2001 Mcc Smart

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,228 mi
Last recorded98,228 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart86,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 FFV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,622 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,602 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,736 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,677 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,725 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,440 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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Y353 FFV is a 2001 Mcc Smart in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y353 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y353 FFV registered?

Y353 FFV is a 2001 Mcc Smart, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y353 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 FFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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