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BU51 KKV

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,360 mi
Last recorded45,360 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 36,819 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front ABS wires insecure

nearside front brake disc badly pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 23,651 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 23,651 miles

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

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

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 KKV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

BU51 KKV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is BU51 KKV safe to buy?

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