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KV51 FFC

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo68,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 FFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 81,441 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to front body work

under guards fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to front body work

under guards fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ingress of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front coil springs corroded

underguards fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2017 69,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ingress of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front coil springs corroded

underguards fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive knuckle/hub (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underguard fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 59,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded knuckle/hub (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ingress of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive knuckle/hub (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underguard fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,510 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 40,510 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,397 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,165 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

lots of plastic covers making it difficult to check underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,143 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on oustide edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,115 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 29,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,176 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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KV51 FFC is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 68,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV51 FFC is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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