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BU51 KCG

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,739 mi
Last recorded24,739 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KCG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,739 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERED==REAR NO PLATE POOR==CRACKING/LIFTING IN NSR TYRE

Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF MIRROR ADJ BROKEN==NSR SHOCK COVER DAMAGED==REAR NO PLATE POOR==UNDER BODY COVERED

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,829 miles

OSF MIRROR ADJ BROKEN==NSR SHOCK COVER DAMAGED==REAR NO PLATE POOR==UNDER BODY COVERED

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,188 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

UNDER BODY COVERED=NSR SHOCK COVER SQUASHED

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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BU51 KCG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BU51 KCG, 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 BU51 KCG registered?

BU51 KCG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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