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AO02 TVT

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 86,365 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,330 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 82,330 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,252 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,278 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,847 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,850 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 TVT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TVT, 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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What year was AO02 TVT registered?

AO02 TVT is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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