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WX51 NLT

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 NLT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 102,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,163 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,913 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,362 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,052 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,098 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,418 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 75,066 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,209 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,614 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 51,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

chip to screen.

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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WX51 NLT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX51 NLT, 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 WX51 NLT registered?

WX51 NLT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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