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X971 MCE

2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,026 mi
Last recorded127,026 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 MCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,026 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 126,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 104,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,412 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 90,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,836 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 61,836 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,039 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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X971 MCE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 65,440 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X971 MCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X971 MCE registered?

X971 MCE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for X971 MCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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