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AO02 HRF

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HRF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,230 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 13 Oct 2014 99,230 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,913 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,153 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,156 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 75,503 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 75,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,841 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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AO02 HRF is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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