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KV51 FCL

2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,058 mi
Last recorded50,058 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster58,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 FCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 50,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 50,058 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 44,991 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 44,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 39,273 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 39,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,690 miles

under body covers fitted, unable to inspect steering, suspension and brake components fully

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,808 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 19,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,763 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KV51 FCL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,518 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV51 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV51 FCL registered?

KV51 FCL is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is KV51 FCL safe to buy?

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