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KY51 XTU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,063 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,628 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 45,628 miles

Nearside Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,174 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,600 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,587 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 34,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges, recommend tracking check

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,754 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 33,754 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 17,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XTU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 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 XTU, 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 24 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 XTU registered?

KY51 XTU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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