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LF51 UEW

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,075 mi
Last recorded59,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UEW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,717 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 42,717 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust manifold stud broken

offside front shock absorber has slight play in top bush

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres just starting to crack and perish

exhaust manifold stud broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold stud broken

Pass 24 Sep 2011 28,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,067 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,058 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 UEW is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEW, 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 LF51 UEW registered?

LF51 UEW is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LF51 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 UEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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