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WK51 JRV

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 JRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,032 miles

Nearside Front WING TAPED UP BUT SECURE

Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,032 miles

Nearside Front WING TAPED UP BUT SECURE

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WRONG BULB FITTED STOP LAMPS ON PERMINANTLY (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,999 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 69,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached MISALIGNED LINK (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION HUB/FLANGE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,098 miles

footbrake travel/poor,o/s handbrake poor,front+rear brake imbalance

front brake pipes corroded

n/s headlamp poor pattern/condensation

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split/leaking

o/s seatbelt frayed

o/s/f rollbar link poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

underbody area,suspension,hubs,subframes etc-corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 66,096 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing,main chamber split (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

footbrake travel/poor,o/s handbrake poor,front+rear brake imbalance

front brake pipes corroded

n/s headlamp poor pattern/condensation

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split/leaking

o/s seatbelt frayed

o/s/f rollbar link poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

underbody area,suspension,hubs,subframes etc-corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,017 miles

Offside Front anti -roll bar linkage bush perished

corrosion to most steering, suspension & brake components!

pin hole in n/s/r cv gaiter

under -trays obscuring most components!

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

SUMP BADLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

SUMP BADLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,184 miles

Oil leak

front suspension areas dry/rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,411 miles

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

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

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

front suspension units very rusty {on struts}

Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front suspension units very rusty {on struts}

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,464 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 54,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,708 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 52,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

noise front suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,865 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,096 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,096 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,242 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,317 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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WK51 JRV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK51 JRV, 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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WK51 JRV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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