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LF51 UGB

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,448 mi
Last recorded141,448 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UGB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 141,448 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 141,448 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,402 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2012 76,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,602 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,711 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,711 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 28,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 28,077 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 28,076 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 UGB is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF51 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

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

Is LF51 UGB safe to buy?

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