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LF51 OVD

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,542 mi
Last recorded72,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OVD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2020 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 54,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges & in poor condition

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 10 May 2019 54,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges & in poor condition

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2018 41,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,340 miles

exhaust rusty in places, rear numberplate delaminating, rear indicator amber colour fading, engine oil leaks, under body covers fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 39,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty in places, rear numberplate delaminating, rear indicator amber colour fading, engine oil leaks, under body covers fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,138 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits.

rear indicator lights starting to lose amber effect, rear wheel bearing slight play.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear indicator lights starting to lose amber effect, rear wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,371 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 31,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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LF51 OVD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LF51 OVD, 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 LF51 OVD registered?

LF51 OVD is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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