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AO02 TWA

2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,181 mi
Last recorded59,181 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe49,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,828 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,068 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,041 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SPRING BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,557 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly rusted

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,571 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 7 May 2009 16,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,401 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 TWA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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