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LJ51 LSE

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

26,285 mi
Last recorded26,285 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LSE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 26,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 26,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,273 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 25,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 22,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,296 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,727 miles

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,249 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Fail 8 Aug 2014 20,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,667 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

front wipers starting to smear

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,778 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

offside front and offside rear tyres cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,852 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 16,843 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,051 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wallcracked.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,274 miles

small cracks to n/s o/s front tyre outer walls.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,480 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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LJ51 LSE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LJ51 LSE, 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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LJ51 LSE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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