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SN51 FUH

2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 FUH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,552 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,551 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,186 miles

Corrosion to all shock absorber casings

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches (liners preventing full examination)

Corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Curb damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Engine mountings weak

Misting of oil on steering damper

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Some carcass deterioration to o/s/f tyre

Some free play to o/s/f hub

Fail 9 Nov 2015 106,171 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to all shock absorber casings

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches (liners preventing full examination)

Corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Curb damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Engine mountings weak

Misting of oil on steering damper

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Some carcass deterioration to o/s/f tyre

Some free play to o/s/f hub

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,212 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,424 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 91,410 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center rear brake light working but several bulbs in/op

eml on

Fail 23 Aug 2010 74,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,868 miles

eml light on

offside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 32,646 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 32,646 miles

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

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

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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SN51 FUH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN51 FUH, 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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SN51 FUH is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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