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Y586 DNV

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 DNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog lamps not working

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust tip missing

Fail 26 Jul 2022 66,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog lamps not working

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,552 miles

All indicator bulbs faded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,952 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake effort low in comparision

play in both front top strut mountings

rear brake application uneven

Fail 2 Aug 2019 58,979 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake effort low in comparision

play in both front top strut mountings

rear brake application uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,821 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 54,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Separate from arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,377 miles

Front Indicators faded / Both

Fail 17 Jul 2017 52,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Indicators faded / Both

Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,523 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 23 Jul 2016 49,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smear

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,172 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)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,172 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,551 miles

exhaust corroded

front washers feeble

front wipers smear slightly

play in both front strut top mounts

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 40,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres badly perished

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,380 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,380 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

noise when spinning nearside rear wheel (possible diff or wheel bearing)

play in both front wheel bearings

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,157 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres perished & worn inner edges

vehicle has full length undertray fitted some parts not checked porperly

Fail 26 Jul 2008 29,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel rim dented/buckled

part of high level stop light inop

rear indicators faded

Pass 26 Jul 2008 29,168 miles

nearside rear wheel rim dented/buckled

part of high level stop light inop

rear indicators faded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,588 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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Y586 DNV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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 Y586 DNV, 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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Y586 DNV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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