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Y552 BOH

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,199 mi
Last recorded44,199 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 BOH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 44,199 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2016 44,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2015 43,881 miles

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

both rear tyre valves perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2015 43,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyre valves perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,110 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,952 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 37,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Offside rear brake sticking.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,843 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,166 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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Y552 BOH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y552 BOH, 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 Y552 BOH registered?

Y552 BOH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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