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BU51 KNY

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,135 mi
Last recorded53,135 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,865 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,923 miles

Air bag warning light on due to significant modifications.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,923 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Air bag warning light on due to significant modifications.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,049 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,174 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Uneven wear on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 16 Jun 2007 20,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Uneven wear on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 KNY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY registered?

BU51 KNY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BU51 KNY safe to buy?

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