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BU51 KGE

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,986 mi
Last recorded32,986 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 32,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from sump.

underside of vehicle starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 30,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from sump.

underside of vehicle starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 28,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,587 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,900 miles

All suspension corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated and diffusing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 25,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

All suspension corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated and diffusing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,036 miles

n/s headlamp beam image starting to deterorate

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

o/s headlamp beam image starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,230 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracked and perished not yet exposing ply or cords

o/s/f tyre tread cracked and perished not yet exposing ply or cords

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,516 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner faces

some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,862 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,044 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall not yet exposing ply or cords

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,046 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread not yet exposing ply or cords

Fail 3 Aug 2009 17,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread not yet exposing ply or cords

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,372 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack

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 KGE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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