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LG51 COJ

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 COJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,204 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,693 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,008 miles

both front rims and tyres have slight runout

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,342 miles

front and rear number plates may require attention for next year

offside rear indicator bulb slight faded

Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,967 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,482 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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LG51 COJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LG51 COJ, 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 LG51 COJ registered?

LG51 COJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LG51 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 COJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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