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AD02 DXE

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,509 mi
Last recorded78,509 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DXE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 78,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,165 miles

both front tires badly cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,328 miles

Front tires perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,183 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,169 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 42,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,333 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,333 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AD02 DXE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 47,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 DXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 DXE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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