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FP51 EOZ

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EOZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,255 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 59,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,708 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 15 Jan 2018 46,708 miles

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

alternator seized

front brake imbalance borderline pass

metal brake pipes corroded in places

no alternator belt fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,314 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,607 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

rear exhaust in very poor condition and has slight blow

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,788 miles

rear exhaust has slight blow

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocker bottom bushes in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust has slight blow

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocker bottom bushes in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,352 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,321 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

rear shockers bottom bushes slight wear

Fail 12 Jan 2011 32,321 miles

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

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

exhaust box has slight blow

rear shockers bottom bushes slight wear

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,533 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,378 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,738 miles

as original

Fail 30 Jan 2006 14,738 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs rusty

front suspension rigid

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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FP51 EOZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP51 EOZ, 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.

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What year was FP51 EOZ registered?

FP51 EOZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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