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LJ51 LVU

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,470 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 47,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,579 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,673 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,977 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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LJ51 LVU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LJ51 LVU, 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 LJ51 LVU registered?

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

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