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Y840 SVM

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 SVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,360 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 103,145 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,853 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,787 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,784 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,010 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,170 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,419 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,101 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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Y840 SVM is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver 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) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y840 SVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y840 SVM registered?

Y840 SVM is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y840 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 SVM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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