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MU51 RNU

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,305 mi
Last recorded93,305 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 RNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,337 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,429 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 72,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 60,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,856 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,601 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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MU51 RNU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU51 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MU51 RNU registered?

MU51 RNU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MU51 RNU safe to buy?

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