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BU51 KHY

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,166 mi
Last recorded53,166 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

nsf & osf(shock absorber casing slightly corroded)

undertray fitted frnt to back

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,073 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread area radial cracks

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre outter wall radial cracks

Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,675 miles

underbody covers frnt to back

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,675 miles

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

underbody covers frnt to back

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,256 miles

Offside and nearside front disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,384 miles

sklight cracks in both front tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,389 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 25,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,877 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 KHY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 KHY registered?

BU51 KHY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BU51 KHY safe to buy?

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