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HW51 LDF

2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet53,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 LDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre is perished and has small splits to the inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,012 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,293 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 46,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low tread depth and perishing.

engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 31,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres starting to perish on tread.no cords exposed

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 23,849 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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HW51 LDF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 53,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW51 LDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HW51 LDF registered?

HW51 LDF is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is HW51 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 LDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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