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BU51 KCJ

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,981 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/d/f tyre deterioating/cracking up

Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/d/f tyre deterioating/cracking up

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,394 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,659 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 28,655 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KCJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KCJ, 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 BU51 KCJ registered?

BU51 KCJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BU51 KCJ safe to buy?

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