MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of BU51 KCJ?
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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?
The MOT history for BU51 KCJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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