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Y563 LTF

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 LTF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 108,314 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 108,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 108,129 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 108,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 107,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 107,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 105,578 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2018 105,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,470 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened outer cable corroded (3.5.1n)

wipers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,896 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 102,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 105,357 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 93,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 92,736 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 75,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,931 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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Y563 LTF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y563 LTF, 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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Y563 LTF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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