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AO02 OCL

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,422 mi
Last recorded107,422 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 107,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs rusty due to car standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,757 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,300 miles

Central under body shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,223 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central under body shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,790 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 101,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,941 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 100,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 93,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 92,545 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,884 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 58,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 58,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 51,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2009 51,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,747 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,870 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 OCL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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