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BU51 KLP

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,944 miles

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

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

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 15 Jan 2013 80,302 miles

Both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,469 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,469 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,924 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2009 55,730 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 55,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,343 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 39,947 miles

cracks visable in n/s front tyre tread, advise replacement soon.

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm limit advise replacement.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 33,232 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 KLP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KLP, 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 KLP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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