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AO02 HPE

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,226 mi
Last recorded44,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,226 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,612 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,612 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,239 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 41,239 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,294 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 38,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 38,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,181 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,429 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,761 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,423 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,765 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 26,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,819 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,420 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 18,420 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
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AO02 HPE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO02 HPE, 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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AO02 HPE is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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