MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Smart Mcc City Coupe?
Based on 621 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y917 BVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y917 BVV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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