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KR02 EXT

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 EXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,935 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)

Front brake pipes are corroding.

N/S handbrake cable outer casing is split and corroding.

O/S/F tyre sidewalls are splitting.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 86,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 85,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,885 miles

o/sfront tyre inner wall has been damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,325 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,701 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.

Fail 29 Sep 2007 57,701 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s rear tyre

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 EXT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR02 EXT?

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What year was KR02 EXT registered?

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

Is KR02 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR02 EXT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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