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KY51 XSV

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

63,333 mi
Last recorded63,333 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock shaft has slight movement into shock

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged excessively twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer poor condition corroded and tailpipe end missing (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 63,279 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and dashcam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock shaft has slight movement into shock

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged excessively twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer poor condition corroded and tailpipe end missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 58,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail pipe missing

Fail 1 Dec 2022 58,843 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill) (corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing) (corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 53,949 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,596 miles

drivers seatbelt retracts slowly

Offside Rear wing corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,721 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 51,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,713 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fadad letters (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 50,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fadad letters (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 49,359 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,095 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

amber air bag light on

high level stop light has bulb out

offside seat belt twisted

under tray loose

Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

amber air bag light on

high level stop light has bulb out

offside seat belt twisted

under tray loose

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,207 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s seat belt twisted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,382 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing slightly

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 37,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing slightly

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front disc corroded

offside front disc corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,352 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 31,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

one element of third brake light inop

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,113 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 29,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,646 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin and starting to perish/crack on edges.

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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KY51 XSV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KY51 XSV, 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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KY51 XSV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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