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Y458 CGP

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,421 mi
Last recorded101,421 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 CGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 96,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,220 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,026 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,026 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 68,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,602 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,444 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 55,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 51,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 43,728 miles

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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Y458 CGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y458 CGP, 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 Y458 CGP registered?

Y458 CGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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