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HX51 PYB

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,250 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 129,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,374 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hub assembly. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub assembly. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 103,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,102 miles

front discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,088 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 84,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,587 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 72,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 50,250 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 27,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,141 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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HX51 PYB is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX51 PYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX51 PYB registered?

HX51 PYB is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HX51 PYB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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