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BU51 KKX

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,145 mi
Last recorded54,145 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KKX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,145 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Sep 2024 53,070 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre incorrectly fitted (inside on outside)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

surface corrosion to suspension components

windscreen washers run out after test

Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,121 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 47,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,646 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,275 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,732 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust manafold stud broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear ABS Rings corroded

both rear tyre cracked and perished

exhaust manafold stud broken and missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 23,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,083 miles

front wipers smears

fuel tube surround perished / split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,411 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,444 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,697 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BU51 KKX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 KKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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