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KR02 EOU

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 EOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion to coil springs

front brake discs poor condition

rear schock absober bodies corroded

surface corrosion to subframes

Fail 28 Feb 2014 108,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion to coil springs

front brake discs poor condition

rear schock absober bodies corroded

surface corrosion to subframes

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,189 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies and lower mounting bushes deteriorated

Check engine and airbag lights illuminated

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Emission erratic, hydrocarbon high for model

Exhaust noisey for model

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

O/s/f suspension arm bushes worn and deteriorated close to limits

Some corrosion to front suspension arms

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Some wear to front anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,101 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

O/s/f lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some freeplay both front hubs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,772 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 92,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,619 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,800 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,053 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 72,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,260 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2006 56,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KR02 EOU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR02 EOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR02 EOU registered?

KR02 EOU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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