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KY51 XSJ

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,685 mi
Last recorded70,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XSJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,655 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bridgestone 175/55/15 77t (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,584 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bridgestone 175/55/15 77t (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,401 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,736 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,065 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 23,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 10,270 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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KY51 XSJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY51 XSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY51 XSJ registered?

KY51 XSJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is KY51 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 XSJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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