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B5 HPV

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,704 mi
Last recorded55,704 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,704 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,414 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,784 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 32,884 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 30,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2010 28,573 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,003 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,003 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,025 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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B5 HPV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B5 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 HPV registered?

B5 HPV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is B5 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 HPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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