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Y567 GWS

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,717 mi
Last recorded68,717 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 GWS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 68,717 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,274 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2013 54,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,665 miles

headlamp patterns

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking through the tread

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,209 miles

both front tyres cracking

front pads and discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,191 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres cracking

front pads and discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlights fitted with corrective beam reflecters

Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 23,166 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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Y567 GWS is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y567 GWS, 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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Y567 GWS is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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