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FP51 EPA

2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,843 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,212 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,573 miles

position switch (sidelights) temperamental cleaned with electrical contact cleaner and worked for duration of test however this is not a permanant repair

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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FP51 EPA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 65,440 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP51 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP51 EPA registered?

FP51 EPA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FP51 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 EPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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