MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of X971 MCE?
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What year was X971 MCE registered?
X971 MCE is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 October 2001.
Is X971 MCE safe to buy?
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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