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AF52 OAV

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,133 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,100 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 93,100 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,423 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,423 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,480 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,344 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,479 miles

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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AF52 OAV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF52 OAV, 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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AF52 OAV is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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