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BU51 KKZ

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,742 mi
Last recorded75,742 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up X2 both front (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak,

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,362 miles

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

osf outer tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,922 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,232 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,232 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,106 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,139 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing is a bit noisy

Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear wheel bearing is a bit noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,932 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 29,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2005 25,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 25,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BU51 KKZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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