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BU51 KNW

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,025 mi
Last recorded50,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,025 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

Pass 26 May 2012 49,294 miles

N/s/f tyre detteriating.

Fail 19 May 2012 49,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f tyre detteriating.

Pass 26 May 2011 46,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 46,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 43,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 12,864 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 KNW is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc 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 KNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 KNW registered?

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

Is BU51 KNW safe to buy?

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