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Y979 YVV

2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,781 mi
Last recorded57,781 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe37,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 YVV
MakeSmart Mcc
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,379 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,469 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,562 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,487 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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Y979 YVV is a 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 Y979 YVV, 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 Y979 YVV registered?

Y979 YVV is a 2001 Smart Mcc City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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