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BU51 KJZ

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,656 mi
Last recorded58,656 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension and steering ball joint gaiters deteriorating

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,507 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre split on inner tyre wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,610 miles

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,048 miles

sump pan corroded and leaking.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,047 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

sump pan corroded and leaking.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,325 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 31,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,117 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 KJZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

BU51 KJZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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