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KX51 BYD

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,698 mi
Last recorded49,698 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 46,824 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 44,948 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 44,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,004 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 36,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 34,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,158 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,753 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

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

Offside Front nail in tyre [inner shoulder]

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre nailed on inner shoulder - 145/65 R15 72T

Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre nailed on inner shoulder - 145/65 R15 72T

Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,931 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2013 28,931 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,773 miles

Air bag light on

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,944 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,358 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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KX51 BYD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KX51 BYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX51 BYD registered?

KX51 BYD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is KX51 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX51 BYD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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