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MU51 OET

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,319 mi
Last recorded67,319 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OET
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 67,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,184 miles

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

centre stop lamp segment not working

front brake discs corroded inner edges

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

plastic under trays covering under side componants

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

centre stop lamp segment not working

front brake discs corroded inner edges

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

plastic under trays covering under side componants

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,020 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 62,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,626 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,668 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,707 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,011 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,006 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,583 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,265 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 32,431 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 32,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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MU51 OET is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU51 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MU51 OET registered?

MU51 OET is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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