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BU51 KJA

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,806 mi
Last recorded101,806 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,806 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,792 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,536 miles

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

nearside front spot light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2010 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front spot light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2010 97,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 88,799 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,126 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 72,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,292 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU51 KJA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 54,734 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 KJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 KJA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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