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Y527 DGP

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,361 mi
Last recorded34,361 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 DGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2007 34,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 24,808 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 24,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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Y527 DGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y527 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y527 DGP registered?

Y527 DGP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y527 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 DGP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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