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BU51 KHH

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,087 mi
Last recorded54,087 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 51,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 46,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,452 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 42,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,887 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS FULL UNDER SHIELDS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 18 Feb 2014 348,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS FULL UNDER SHIELDS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 1 May 2008 33,846 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,991 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 29,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear and corrosion front discs

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 KHH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KHH, 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 KHH registered?

BU51 KHH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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