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KX51 BYG

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,151 mi
Last recorded52,151 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,151 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RHR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHR also cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 51,473 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken RHF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RHR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHR also cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 50,490 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 50,487 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,165 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,580 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,716 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Small chunk missing from nearside front brake pad

Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Small chunk missing from nearside front brake pad

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,847 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2006 35,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,879 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
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KX51 BYG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 54,734 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 KX51 BYG, 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 25 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 KX51 BYG registered?

KX51 BYG is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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