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BT271CB

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,749 mi
Last recorded158,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT271CB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 158,749 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 158,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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BT271CB is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT271CB, 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 BT271CB registered?

BT271CB is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is BT271CB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT271CB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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