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KX51 HWA

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,250 mi
Last recorded52,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 HWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,231 miles

Nearside handbrake cable chafed

Fail 12 Dec 2017 52,231 miles

Nearside handbrake cable chafed

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 48,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside parking brake lazy

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush gland (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush gland (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,792 miles

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

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,554 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 38,536 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,704 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 25,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 22,337 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 15,040 miles

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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KX51 HWA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KX51 HWA, 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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KX51 HWA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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