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AF52 NZJ

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,627 mi
Last recorded99,627 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension / sills x 2 corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 96,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,123 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,655 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,501 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,501 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,003 miles

Front brake disc's & pads will soon need attention

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,537 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 41,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,757 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AF52 NZJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 NZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AF52 NZJ registered?

AF52 NZJ is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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