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SR51 MXO

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,267 mi
Last recorded67,267 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 MXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,267 miles

Fuel cap seal rubber is deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2021 67,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal rubber is deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,992 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,067 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,057 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear inner cv boot split

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front wishbone bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

large undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,658 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 49,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,494 miles

N/S/R driveshaft inner cv boot damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2013 45,494 miles

N/S/R driveshaft inner cv boot damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,142 miles

airbag warning illuminated

rear numberplate in poor condition but still legible

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,169 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,661 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,552 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,552 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,938 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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SR51 MXO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR51 MXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SR51 MXO registered?

SR51 MXO is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SR51 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 MXO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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