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KX51 KXL

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,646 mi
Last recorded112,646 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 KXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,646 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linkage broken (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure not working linkage broken (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,412 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 94,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,548 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,162 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)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 73,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 59,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 59,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 40,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 40,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,851 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 33,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,854 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,040 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on outer wall no cords showing

steering damper as slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,447 miles

Air bag lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,835 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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KX51 KXL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 KXL, 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 KXL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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