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94,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Some underbody corrosion including front and rear suspension but only superficial
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repair (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust fouling body
Minor corrosion on under body / suspension
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)
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
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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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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