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SK51 BXM

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,491 mi
Last recorded60,491 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 BXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,491 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/F, unable to test adult belt.

Drivers seat belt badly twisted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to view brake fluid level.

X2 screws in N/S/R tyre.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,491 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted O/S/F, unable to test adult belt.

Drivers seat belt badly twisted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to view brake fluid level.

X2 screws in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,910 miles

FUEL CAP WASHER STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES.PLAY F WHEEL BEARINGS.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.HORN INT FAULT?

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,548 miles

slight play in off side front hub

Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight play in off side front hub

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,036 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 49,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.WASH DELIVERY POOR.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,159 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 40,159 miles

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

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

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE UNION DAMP?

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,299 miles

TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT NAIL O/S/R

Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT NAIL O/S/R

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 26,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SK51 BXM is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SK51 BXM, 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

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What year was SK51 BXM registered?

SK51 BXM is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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