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Y837 HKE

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,323 mi
Last recorded70,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 HKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,323 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 70,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 55,316 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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Y837 HKE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Cream 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) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,192 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y837 HKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y837 HKE registered?

Y837 HKE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y837 HKE safe to buy?

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