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Y373 PBD

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,886 mi
Last recorded61,886 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 PBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,886 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,513 miles

FULL UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

O/S/R INNER CV JOINT GAITOR SPLIT AND LEAKING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

SINGLE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,075 miles

Rear number plate backing discoloured.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 44,075 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1 high level stop lamp bulb inop.

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking.

Oil leak from around turbo.

Rear number plate backing discoloured.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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Y373 PBD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y373 PBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y373 PBD registered?

Y373 PBD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y373 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y373 PBD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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