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BU51 KHT

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,200 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 39,200 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,016 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 29,016 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,025 miles

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

front brake discs are rusty on inner sides

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,458 miles

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

cracking to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,682 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,297 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 17,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,852 miles

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 KHT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

BU51 KHT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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