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Y483 RDD

2001 Mcc Smart

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,187 mi
Last recorded226,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart86,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 RDD
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 226,187 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

general corrosion on underside

underside covered by trays

Fail 30 May 2017 225,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

general corrosion

underside covered

Pass 30 Jun 2016 217,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 207,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 207,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 176,877 miles

washers poor

wipers smery

Pass 13 Feb 2013 125,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 85,213 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside mirror insecure and cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,211 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Fail 2 Sep 2008 71,121 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing a bit low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,717 miles

o/s front tyre wearing a bit low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,135 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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Y483 RDD is a 2001 Mcc Smart in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y483 RDD, 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.

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What year was Y483 RDD registered?

Y483 RDD is a 2001 Mcc Smart, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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