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KY51 XTS

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,195 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,588 miles

both front tyres slight cracks

Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slight cracks

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,418 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,628 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,628 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,116 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,393 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,388 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,624 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,706 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,694 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,460 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 XTS is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KY51 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

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

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