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AF51 MGJ

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,320 mi
Last recorded111,320 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 MGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,320 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 111,320 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,431 miles

Offside rear under body corrosion

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

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2018 108,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear under body corrosion

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

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2017 104,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive under trays limit inspection

Offside rear under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 104,495 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive under trays limit inspection

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

Offside rear under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate loose

Rear wiper arm deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2016 100,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,758 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 96,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,653 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front bumper damaged

o/s rear tyre low pressure and inner side wall starting to split

Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,653 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front bumper damaged

o/s rear tyre low pressure and inner side wall starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,963 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,236 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,220 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,786 miles

both rear tyres wering thin on inner edges

n/s/f noise as scrapping wheel is rotated

n/s/f slight play in lower arm bush/balljoint

Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wering thin on inner edges

n/s/f noise as scrapping wheel is rotated

n/s/f slight play in lower arm bush/balljoint

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges would recommend checking again in 4000 miles

underneath of vehicle has a total cover of underneath

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,239 miles

underbody covers fitted so unable to check some items

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,827 miles

WOULD RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN NEXT SERVICE.23% UNBALANCE.

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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AF51 MGJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF51 MGJ, 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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AF51 MGJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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