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LF51 UGC

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 71,540 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,452 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,869 miles

Front both sides wheel hub and components slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 52,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 52,756 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,899 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 43,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,521 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,190 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 26,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,211 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,182 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 29 Dec 2010 18,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn and pitted.

both front shock absorber dust covers missing.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2007 14,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate delaminating

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LF51 UGC is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 UGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 UGC registered?

LF51 UGC is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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