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Y917 BVV

2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,743 mi
Last recorded86,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe37,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 BVV
MakeSmart Mcc
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,743 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 84,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 84,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres are starting to crack

both front disks are corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,060 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,607 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,090 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 42,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 37,372 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Mcc City Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,006
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Stop lamp not working 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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Y917 BVV is a 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 37,113 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Mcc City Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y917 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Mcc City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Smart Mcc City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y917 BVV registered?

Y917 BVV is a 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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