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CU51 TGF

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,057 mi
Last recorded85,057 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,057 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2018 85,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,209 miles

n/s/r light lens

Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,208 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 67,877 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

condition n/s/r light lens

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,877 miles

condition n/s/r light lens

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,951 miles

exhaust manifold has small cracks in it (not effect emissions, security or noise)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust manifold has small cracks in it (not effect emissions, security or noise)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,890 miles

Condition of windscreen

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 45,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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CU51 TGF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,192 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU51 TGF registered?

CU51 TGF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 TGF safe to buy?

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