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KR02 KVZ

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 KVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,423 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,079 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 63,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 57,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,238 miles

offside rear lower tail light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,852 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber perished.

o/s/r indicator discoloured.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,603 miles

n/s & o/s/f brake disc's in poor coindition

Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s & o/s/f brake disc's in poor coindition

Pass 21 Dec 2006 18,468 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 18,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,920 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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KR02 KVZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR02 KVZ, 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 KR02 KVZ registered?

KR02 KVZ is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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