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MA51 RPU

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tape on both headlights as left hand drive so continental head lights fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wiper poor/smearing & starting to split at ends

tape on both headlights as left hand drive so continental head lights fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,329 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wiper poor/smearing & starting to split at ends

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,824 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,380 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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MA51 RPU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MA51 RPU, 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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MA51 RPU is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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