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AO02 HPL

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,482 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack

near side rear driveshaft reluctor ring corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,439 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cracks on sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,823 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,020 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

covers fitted to both sills

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,020 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

covers fitted to both sills

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,695 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 31,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

service brake pedal travel getting towards excessive

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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AO02 HPL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 HPL, 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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AO02 HPL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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