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LF51 DYP

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,731 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,386 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 71,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,256 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
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LF51 DYP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF51 DYP, 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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LF51 DYP is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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