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KP51 UAN

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,022 mi
Last recorded152,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 UAN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 151,885 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 151,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 87,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,680 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 75,680 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,802 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,933 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,215 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside front road wheel inner bead rims slightly distorted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside front road wheel inner bead rims slightly distorted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,673 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,907 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2010 38,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,250 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,803 miles

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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KP51 UAN is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP51 UAN, 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 KP51 UAN registered?

KP51 UAN is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is KP51 UAN safe to buy?

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