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AO02 HPU

2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,400 mi
Last recorded41,400 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,400 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 41,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes weak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,169 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,259 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 36,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 33,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,315 miles

Front brake disc's are corroded and slightly worn (more apparent on nearside front)

Front brake imbalance is just within tolerances

Rev-counter not reading properly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake disc pitted inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 24,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 16,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,215 miles

Front Brake discs starting to Corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2005 13,182 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
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AO02 HPU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO02 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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