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LF51 OTY

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 94,976 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 94,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,712 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

e m l warning light on

Fail 23 Feb 2013 91,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,929 miles

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

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

age cracking on both rear shocker bushes

n/s/f sidelight dim

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,465 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,902 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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LF51 OTY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 OTY registered?

LF51 OTY is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LF51 OTY safe to buy?

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