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AD02 DXX

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,891 mi
Last recorded147,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,891 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake cable on near side rear is well corrsion

Fail 12 Dec 2014 137,842 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 204,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock noise front steering but no play

Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,507 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 99,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 90,026 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,082 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AD02 DXX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AD02 DXX, 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 AD02 DXX registered?

AD02 DXX is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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