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LJ51 LNU

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,625 mi
Last recorded63,625 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,625 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 63,625 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,638 miles

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 15 Aug 2019 59,509 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 56,267 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 49,582 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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LJ51 LNU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 53,042 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 LNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ51 LNU registered?

LJ51 LNU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LJ51 LNU safe to buy?

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