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AF02 ZVB

2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,788 mi
Last recorded33,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZVB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,788 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 32,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 31,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,023 miles

Front both front hubs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 30,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working x1 of 5 centre brake bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front hubs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp dipped beam images slightly blurred

Pass 25 Jan 2020 29,092 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated - slightly blurred beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 29,092 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated - slightly blurred beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,187 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 28,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,896 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses cloudy / slightly blurred image (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,456 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013
Fail 7 Feb 2013 19,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 146,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,088 miles

off side front wheel binding a little

Fail 7 Apr 2009 13,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front wipers worn

off side front wheel binding a little

Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,212 miles

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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AF02 ZVB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF02 ZVB, 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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AF02 ZVB is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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