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2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.6L Petrol · KY51 XRB

KY51 XRB

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 59,524 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
Year / Origin
2001 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
59,524 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
599cc
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KY51 XRB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
  • 59,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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KY51 XRB Mileage History

  1. 27/10/202242,960 mi
  2. 10/11/202348,957 mi+5,997 mi
  3. 17/10/202453,499 mi+4,542 mi
  4. 18/10/202453,502 mi+3 mi
  5. 22/10/202559,524 mi+6,022 mi

Average of roughly 5,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KY51 XRB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 00:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (KY51 XRB) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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