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KY51 XOT

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XOT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 75,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 75,419 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,436 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 53,401 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 52,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,601 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,543 miles

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

damage to front bumper

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,276 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,055 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 34,055 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 28,679 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,959 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KY51 XOT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY51 XOT, 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 KY51 XOT registered?

KY51 XOT is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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