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HF51 CBV

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 CBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 65,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,817 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,527 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,486 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 28,610 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 20,871 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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HF51 CBV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 53,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 CBV registered?

HF51 CBV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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