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KX51 HWO

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,397 mi
Last recorded79,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 HWO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,809 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,291 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 64,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,229 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,229 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,649 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,857 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,954 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,849 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 40,849 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,068 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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KX51 HWO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWO, 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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KX51 HWO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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