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LP51 RKJ

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,361 mi
Last recorded84,361 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 RKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 74,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,384 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,718 miles

Oil leak

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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LP51 RKJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP51 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP51 RKJ?

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What year was LP51 RKJ registered?

LP51 RKJ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LP51 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 RKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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