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J13 TAX

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 TAX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 94,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components undersealed and corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Some underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2024 93,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Some underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 92,518 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some underbody corrosion including front and rear suspension but only superficial

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,815 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cracked on inner edges and showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,959 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,339 miles

Exhaust fouling body

Minor corrosion on under body / suspension

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,003 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,728 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,677 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 May 2014 76,374 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,353 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 73,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,433 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 71,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,268 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 61,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 57,855 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 54,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,369 miles

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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J13 TAX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J13 TAX, 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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J13 TAX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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