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KY51 XTJ

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XTJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazard lights miss a beat on the off side.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazard lights miss a beat on the off side.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,742 miles

abs pick up ring corroded x4

not sure if this vehicle should have a steering lock.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,729 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

not sure if this vehicle should have a steering lock.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 75,468 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 75,463 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,347 miles

sump

Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sump

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,042 miles

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

handbrake slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,082 miles

Both rear registration plate bulbs temporarily secured

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,913 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 XTJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XTJ, 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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What year was KY51 XTJ registered?

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

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