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J1 PEL

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,358 mi
Last recorded13,358 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,358 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 13,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 11,100 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 110,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J1 PEL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 PEL, 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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What year was J1 PEL registered?

J1 PEL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is J1 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 PEL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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