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FD51 FZC

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 FZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front suspension components corroding.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,691 miles

offside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,479 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 61,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,828 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

rear no plate disfigured

Fail 24 Nov 2007 57,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat belt twisted

rear no plate disfigured

Pass 16 Dec 2006 53,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,858 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 46,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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FD51 FZC is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 54,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 FZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 FZC registered?

FD51 FZC is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FD51 FZC safe to buy?

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