MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front tyre deteriorating
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front child seat fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 BVM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 49,367 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A18 BVM registered?
A18 BVM is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 July 2002.
Is A18 BVM safe to buy?
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