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KP51 UAT

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 UAT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,904 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

fuel cap seal perishing

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Dec 2017 55,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault B1031 (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and splitting on shoulder

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and splitting on shoulders

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,042 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adive n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres all perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag lamp on dash lit

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,921 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,847 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2011 49,847 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

os slightly low

Pass 11 Nov 2009

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate fading

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,967 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,565 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,134 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
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KP51 UAT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP51 UAT, 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 KP51 UAT registered?

KP51 UAT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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