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LG51 CTX

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 CTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,115 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,539 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,018 miles

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

upper stop lamp -1 bulb not working

Fail 2 Dec 2011 64,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ns pasanger seat - anchor bolts loosed

upper stop lamp -1 bulb not working

Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower radiator water hose rubbing on the offside steering arm

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,040 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 46,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,302 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,158 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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LG51 CTX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG51 CTX, 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 LG51 CTX registered?

LG51 CTX is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LG51 CTX safe to buy?

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