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X856 BVV

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,124 mi
Last recorded48,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet53,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 BVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,124 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,100 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,672 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,672 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,502 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,006 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,568 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,742 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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X856 BVV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 53,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X856 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X856 BVV registered?

X856 BVV is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X856 BVV safe to buy?

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