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LJ51 LTK

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,885 mi
Last recorded32,885 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LTK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,885 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 32,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 25,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 20,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,987 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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LJ51 LTK is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ51 LTK, 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 LJ51 LTK registered?

LJ51 LTK is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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