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KP51 XPX

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,514 mi
Last recorded47,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 XPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 47,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 41,489 miles

Front advise front tyres worn on inner edge and showing age related wear

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 41,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front advise front tyres worn on inner edge and showing age related wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,147 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 22,417 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,368 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 6,239 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 6,239 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 4,944 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 4,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 2,445 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 XPX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

KP51 XPX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KP51 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 XPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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