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BU51 KKO

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,360 mi
Last recorded51,360 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,546 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,416 miles

Both front wiper blades are worn but still clearing ok

Cut in o/s/r tyre inside the tread pattern area but no cord/ply can be seen.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,081 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,043 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 38,720 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 27,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,803 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 KKO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKO, 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 KKO registered?

BU51 KKO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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