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BV51 OEH

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,795 mi
Last recorded79,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OEH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,554 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear rim has slight damage to it

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 19,899 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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BV51 OEH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV51 OEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 OEH registered?

BV51 OEH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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