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AM02 OPO

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,803 mi
Last recorded62,803 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,803 miles

1,outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,718 miles

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,837 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

play in nearside front wishbone rear bush

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,169 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,471 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 52,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,679 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,618 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 30,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r light unit loose

o/s/r indicator shown white light

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AM02 OPO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AM02 OPO, 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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AM02 OPO is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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