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Y36 BRD

2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,251 mi
Last recorded81,251 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet69,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 BRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,251 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 81,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,881 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,387 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing but does not affect emissions

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,359 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,490 miles

front disc pads becoming worn

front discs becoming worn/corroded

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,014 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,695 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 30,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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Y36 BRD is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 69,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y36 BRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y36 BRD is a 2000 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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