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LJ51 LXD

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,288 mi
Last recorded24,288 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,607 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,684 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,257 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 18,257 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,400 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LJ51 LXD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 LXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 LXD registered?

LJ51 LXD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LJ51 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 LXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ51 LXD have outstanding finance?

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