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AY51 HLE

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,657 mi
Last recorded60,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,110 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,582 miles

Advise front tyres beginning to deteriorate.

Advise velcro on rear number plate.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,582 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyres beginning to deteriorate.

Advise velcro on rear number plate.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,100 miles

brake fluid failed water content test = >3% - recommend brake fluid renewed.

front towing brackets could cause injury.

l/h/d vehicle - headlamp beams "masked" = no "kick up".

l/h/r tyre= 2.5mm. - new soon.

non mercedes battery - loose in floor well = clamp does not fit onto battery.

r/h seatbelt slow to return.

rear shock absorber lower mountings poor.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front towing brackets could cause injury.

l/h/d headlamps fitted to vehicle (masked = no "kick up").

l/h/r tyre = 2.5mm - new soon.

r/h seatbelt slow to return.

rear shock absorber lower mountings poor.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 10,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 6,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 5,917 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AY51 HLE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,272 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 stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 HLE, 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 AY51 HLE registered?

AY51 HLE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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