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Y47 RVR

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,876 mi
Last recorded34,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 RVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,876 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,823 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,823 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,526 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 28,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

one of nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,614 miles

one of nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,680 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,526 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,340 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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Y47 RVR is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 53,042 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y47 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y47 RVR registered?

Y47 RVR is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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