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X551 MCE

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,095 mi
Last recorded158,095 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 MCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 158,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 241,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 227,153 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 227,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 211,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 196,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2010 196,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2009 180,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 173,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 160,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small lip of rust on front discs

Pass 16 Nov 2006 147,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 133,786 miles

undertrays fitted the full length of the underside of the car and plastic sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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X551 MCE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X551 MCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X551 MCE registered?

X551 MCE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X551 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 MCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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