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BU51 KHP

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,463 miles

Front tyre wear.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,323 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 80,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,718 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,046 miles

Front wiperblade end split.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,042 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Eyelashs fitted

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,043 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 68,042 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 63,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 58,054 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 58,054 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 51,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,417 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,129 miles

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

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 KHP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KHP, 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 KHP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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