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BU51 KHG

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,585 mi
Last recorded55,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 43,506 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 15,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,716 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,743 miles

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

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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BU51 KHG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KHG, 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 KHG registered?

BU51 KHG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is BU51 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 KHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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