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KP51 YFL

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet47,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,063 miles

corrosion on front strut tubes

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,037 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Dec 2010 97,037 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,848 miles

nearside strut top mount close to wear limit

offside hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 92,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 90,520 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006
Fail 18 Jan 2006 80,788 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre starting to wear low also cracks starting to appear in rubber....nearside front

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 YFL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,442 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 YFL, 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 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP51 YFL registered?

KP51 YFL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is KP51 YFL safe to buy?

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