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BT51 GPO

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,853 mi
Last recorded44,853 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 GPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 44,853 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and cover on duct tape

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all body cover under body

Fail 27 Apr 2019 44,846 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all body cover under body

bumper damage

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,843 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,515 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 39,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,932 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 32,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 27,305 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 27,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,411 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,922 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 18,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,764 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BT51 GPO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT51 GPO, 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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BT51 GPO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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