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RX51 GLF

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,356 mi
Last recorded140,356 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 GLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 139,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2021 139,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,927 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2020 138,926 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r under cover becoming insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r under cover becoming insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,031 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding and bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,620 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r outer CV boot starting to deteriorate

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,620 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r outer CV boot starting to deteriorate

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 98,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,498 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,820 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,820 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,976 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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RX51 GLF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX51 GLF, 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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What year was RX51 GLF registered?

RX51 GLF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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