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BU51 KJX

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,799 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 56,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,117 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 28,504 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 KJX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJX, 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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What year was BU51 KJX registered?

BU51 KJX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BU51 KJX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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