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KP51 XPY

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,774 mi
Last recorded122,774 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 XPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,857 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged light perishing on both tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,283 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,673 miles

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

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

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres started to perish with age.145/65r15 72t

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,644 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,492 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,114 miles

Oil leak

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

Seatbelts slow to retract

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,113 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,166 miles

N/S/F tyre tread cracking

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

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

signs of oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,166 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre tread cracking

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

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

signs of oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,800 miles

play in n/s wishbone bush.

two exhaust manifold studs sheared off.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,503 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,125 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,749 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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KP51 XPY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 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 KP51 XPY, 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 24 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 KP51 XPY registered?

KP51 XPY is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is KP51 XPY safe to buy?

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