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GX51 BOU

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,401 mi
Last recorded214,401 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 214,401 miles

rear inner sills corroded and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 206,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished quite badly

cover sills fitted unable to access condition of sills

offside front coolant hose rubbing in steering rack

offside outer sill and body starting to bubble up poss areas starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2016 192,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both inner sills starting to corrode quite badly

cover sills fitted unable to access condition of sills

offside front coolant hose rubbed badly on steering rack

offside outer sill and body starting to bubble up poss areas starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2015 183,491 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sump pan corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 174,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 166,404 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside front coolant hose rubbing on steering rack gaiter

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 155,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside track rod end has heat applied - doesnt appear to be excessive

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight travel on service brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 155,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside track rod end has heat applied - doesnt appear to be excessive

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight travel on service brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 146,786 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,884 miles

Rear fog light not as bright as expected

Fail 9 Aug 2010 134,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog light not as bright as expected

Pass 11 Aug 2009 193,661 miles

L.H brake cable outer rubbed through

Oil leak

Several L.E.Ds out in high level brake light

Pass 13 Aug 2008 166,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 143,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 120,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 120,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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GX51 BOU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX51 BOU, 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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GX51 BOU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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